Question

difference between mutualism and parasitism

Answer 1

Mutualism is the concept of sharing...also known as symbiosis. Both host and guest reciprocate help to each other

Parasitism is where guest is dependent on host and trouble the host by disturbing their lifestyle...

Answer 2

Mutualism and parasitism are both examples of community interactions.
Mutualism is when both the interacting communities are benifitted whereas in parasitism one community is benifitted the parasite whereas the other that is the host is harmed.