Organism
Tapeworm
TL;DR
Tapeworms represent classic parasitism - extracting nutrients from their host's intestines while the host suffers malnutrition.
Tapeworms represent classic parasitism - extracting nutrients from their host's intestines while the host suffers malnutrition. Unlike mutualism where both parties benefit, or commensalism where one benefits and the other is neutral, parasitism involves one party gaining at another's direct expense. Many business 'partnerships' that appear cooperative are actually tapeworm relationships.
Notable Traits of Tapeworm
- Intestinal extraction
- Host malnutrition