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Define the following terms and give two examples in each case.
(b) Parasitism
Define the following terms and give two examples in each case.
(b) Parasitism
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Solution
In parasitism, one partner (the parasite) receives an advantage while the other (the host) is at a loss.
Examples:
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Cuscuta (parasite) takes the nutrients from the host plant.
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Human liver fluke (a parasite) depends on two intermediate host (snail and fish) to complete its life-cycle.
In parasitism, one partner (the parasite) receives an advantage while the other (the host) is at a loss.
Examples:
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Cuscuta (parasite) takes the nutrients from the host plant.
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Human liver fluke (a parasite) depends on two intermediate host (snail and fish) to complete its life-cycle.
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