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  • Parasitism: Understanding Harmful Symbiotic Relationships
    The symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed is called parasitism.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Parasite: The organism that benefits from the relationship.

    * Host: The organism that is harmed.

    Some examples of parasitism include:

    * Ticks on a dog: The tick feeds on the dog's blood, causing discomfort and potential disease.

    * Tapeworms in humans: The tapeworm lives in the human intestines and absorbs nutrients from its host.

    * Mistletoe on a tree: Mistletoe obtains water and nutrients from the tree, weakening it.

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