What is host in biology?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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- <p>A living thing that serves as a harbour for invasive pathogenic pathogens is referred to as a host. An organism that is parasitized or consumed by a pathogenic or parasitic organism (for example, a virus, nematode, fungus) is called a host.The host also refers to the living organs, tissues, and cells of a living creature. Humans, plants, and animals can all serve as hosts.<br /> Parasitism is any form of relationship between a parasite and its host. In this instance, the host's resources—food and shelter—benefit the parasite. The host refers to the injured or afflicted organisms.<br /> Comparatively speaking, hosts are always more organised than parasites.<br /> Hosts may be impacted or damaged or may both gain.An organism or plant that feeds and harbours a parasite; the host is not benefited and frequently suffers as a result of the connection.<br /><br /></p>
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