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Symbiosis is the close relationships of two organisms of different species such as this; this is an example of a parasitic relationship. As such, these organisms are known in general terms as parasites.

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Symbiosis is two organisms of different species in close relationships like this: This is an example of a parasitic relationship.

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A parasite can be many plants or animals that take something away from a host organism, causing harm or death.

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