Dogs/fleas is an example of a Host/parasite relationship.
Parasitism
Parasitism
There is no symbiotic relationship, fleas are parasites.
It is a parasite - host relationship. The fleas as parasites living off of the dog as a host.
The relationship between dogs and their fleas is not symbiotic as the dog gains no benefit from it whatsoever. The relationship is purely parasitic.
parasitism
an example would be a flea and a dog. The flea drinks the dogs blood, but does nothing beneficial for the dog.
It is a parasitic relationship. That means that the relationship is beneficial to the flea, but harmful to the dog.
dog and fleas
An example of parasitism is the relationship between a tick and a dog. The tick feeds on the dog's blood, benefiting at the expense of the dog.
Fleas suck the dogs blood, and causes itch. The flea is a parasite to the dog.
Fleas living on a dog, making the dog I'll.