Define the following terms and give two examples in each case.

(b) Parasitism

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In parasitism, one partner (the parasite) receives an advantage while the other (the host) is at a loss.

Examples:

Cuscuta (parasite) takes the nutrients from the host plant.

Human liver fluke (a parasite) depends on two intermediate host (snail and fish) to complete its life-cycle.

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