Question

Define parasitism and justify this term .​

Answer 1

An intimate association between two organisms of different species in which , one is benefited and the other one is often adversely affected is called parasitism .

The organism that obtains nourishment is called "parasite" and the organism from which the nourishment is obtained is called "host" .

Answer 2

Answer:

Parasitism :- the relationship between two species of plants or animals in which one benefits at the expense of the other, sometimes without killing the host organism.

Explanation:

Examples of parasites include mosquitoes, roundworms, all viruses etc.