parasitism

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Noun parasitism has 1 sense

parasitism - the relation between two different kinds of organisms in which one receives benefits from the other by causing damage to it (usually not fatal damage)
--₁ is a kind of mutuality, interdependence, interdependency

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Parasitism

Definition:

Parasitism refers to a symbiotic relationship between two organisms, where one organism, the parasite, benefits at the expense of the other organism, known as the host.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The tick is an iconic example of parasitism, as it feeds on the blood of its host.
2. Parasitism can also occur in plants, such as dodder, a parasitic plant that obtains nutrients from other plants.
3. In biology, the study of parasitism provides insights into various ecological interactions.

Adjective:

1. The parasitic wasp injects its eggs into the body of its victim, displaying a parasitism behavior.
2. The parasitic relationship between the nematode and the host plant is well-documented.

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