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PARASITISM - A relationship in which one benefits, while the other is harmed.

Examples of parasitism:

A flea is a parasite on a coyote. The flea benefits by drinking the coyote's blood, but the coyote, by losing blood and acquiring discomfort and potential disease, is harmed.

Desert mistletoe extracts nutrients from a desert willow. When the mistletoe grows and requires more nutrients than the willow provides, the willow tree dies.

Also see: COMMENSALISM, MUTUALISM, SYMBIOTIC

    Fremont's Cottonwood Tree
    Parasitism by brown-headed cowbirds has significantly negatively impacted willow flycatcher, Bell's vireo, warbling vireo, yellow warbler and common yellow ...

    Joshua Tree - Cheesebush
    This scaly-stemmed sand plant, pholisma arenarium, is a parasite. Its roots are imbedded in the roots of a nearby cheesebush or another host plant, ...

    Mistletoe - Bajada Nature Trail
    The mistletoe (Phoradendron californicum) found on desert plants such as palo verde and ironwood is a parasite. It draws food and water from its host. ...

    Birds in Yosemite National Park
    Nest parasitism by brown-headed cowbirds (Molothrus ater), a non-native species, has also been identified as a significant factor in the declines of certain ...



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