11biolParasitism
Transcript of 11biolParasitism
ParasitismParasitismHOward chin,yolanda tong,
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what is parasitism?• the relationship between two plants
or animals in with one benefits from the other
• not necessarily killing the other plant or animal
• For example, a parasite obtaining its food from the host and it is where the host is harmed in some way and it does not necessarily causing it t die.
The host• it provides a safe habitat for the parasite
• all animals have a possibility of being a host for a parasite
• the host increases the chance of survival and reproduction of the parasite
Other examples
• The tape worm is also an example of a parasite
• it gains food and nutrients within the host
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVo6ARYhtd4&feature=fvwrel