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Parasitism

Definition

noun

A form of symbiosis in which one organism (called parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism usually of different species (called host). The association may also lead to the injury of the host.


Supplement

An example of parasitism is the association between the parasitic tapeworms and the vertebrate hosts.


Related forms: parasitic (adjective)

Compare: parasitoidism

See also: parasitosis


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Parasitism in Phacochaerus africanes (African warthog)

Hello! I would like a list of some common endo- and ecto-parasites found in the Phacochaerus africanes which are African warthogs. I am studying currently for a research on their life. Listing of your resources and in-depth information about some of the common parasites would be most appreciative. I...

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by NCHOPS
Tue May 05, 2009 3:57 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Parasitism in Phacochaerus africanes (African warthog)
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Wolbachia/Drosophila

ID tends to ignore parasitism and its many effects, because there are many examples that show no intelligent design. In this case, though, to play devil's advocate, one could say that the influence of the parasite's genome strengthened ...

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by Darby
Sat Sep 01, 2007 1:30 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Wolbachia/Drosophila
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by SU_reptile
Fri Dec 15, 2006 10:18 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: PHYLUM PLATYHELMINTHES - FLATWORMS - INVERTEBRATES
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Succession...plz help

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by Skeletor Rinpoche
Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:01 am
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: Succession...plz help
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Succession...plz help

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by darksideofcloud
Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:25 am
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: Succession...plz help
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