What is parasitism in biology
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Parasitism means"one who eats at another's table," which is where the word parasite originates. A relationship between two living species in which one organism benefits at the expense of the other is known as parasitism. The parasite is the creature that benefits and the host are the organisms that suffer or are damaged.
Types of Parasitism: Parasites on the basis of life cycle can be of two types.
Obligate parasite: The term "obligate parasite" refers to parasites that must live on the bodies of their hosts in order to survive.
Facultative parasite: The term "facultative parasite" refers to parasites that can successfully complete their life cycles outside of their hosts' body.
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