Parasitism Summary

Everything you need to understand or teach Parasitism.

  • 6 Encyclopedia Articles

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Encyclopedia Articles (6)

2,209 words, approx. 8 pages
Parasitism Parasitism describes a relationship between two species, a parasite and its host, in which the parasite benefits, while the host is harmed. Parasitism is one form of symbiosis, which more g... Read more
1,015 words, approx. 4 pages
Parasitic Plants The parasitic mode of existence is frequently encountered among all life forms, including flowering plants. In this discussion a plant will be considered parasitic only if it produces... Read more
484 words, approx. 2 pages
Parasite A parasite is a plant or animal that lives and feeds on another plant or animal. The existence of parasites was recognized as far back as 1500 b.c. The Ebes papyrus of that date mentions hook... Read more
1,338 words, approx. 5 pages
Parasites A parasite is an organism that depends upon another organism, known as a host, for food and shelter. The parasite usually gains all the benefits of this relationship, while the host may suff... Read more
484 words, approx. 2 pages
Parasite A parasite is a plant or animal that lives and feeds on another plant or animal. The existence of parasites was recognized as far back as 1500 b.c. The Ebes papyrus of that date mentions hook... Read more
615 words, approx. 3 pages
Parasites Organisms that live in or upon the body of a host organism and are metabolically dependent on the host for completion of their life cycle. Parasites may be plants, animals, viruses, bacter... Read more