Parasitism
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛɹəˈsɪtˈɪzəm/
Parasitism (noun)
- A relationship where one living thing benefits by taking food or shelter from another living thing, which is harmed.
- A situation where a person or group gains advantage by depending on another, while the other is damaged or weakened.
Examples
- Parasitism happens when one organism lives off another.
- In nature, parasitism can reduce the host’s energy.