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Define parasitism and justify this term.

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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 word parasitism comes from a. Greek word .parasitos. (Para-at the side of : Sitos - food or grain) which means one eating at another one.s table.
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