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Parasitism In Biology
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Parasitism in biology refers to the relationship between two organisms where one organism, the parasite, benefits at the expense of the host organism.
Key Features
- One organism benefits (parasite)
- The other organism is harmed (host)
- Relationship can vary from mutualistic to harmful
- Common in nature
Pros
- Provides opportunities for studying coevolution
- Can offer insights into host-parasite dynamics
- Contributes to ecosystem diversity
Cons
- Can be harmful to host organisms
- May lead to disease transmission