Question

A tapeworm is an organism that may live in the intestines of an animal. when the animal eats, the tapeworm feeds upon the nutrients of the ingested food. this relationship between the tapeworm and the animal is an example of _______.

Answer 1

the tapeworms acts as an endoparasite
hence the "relationship" could be called parasitic

Answer 2

Parasitic relationship

Step-by-step explanation:

Tapeworms are long, segmented flat worms that live out their adult lives in their host's intestinal tract. They attach themselves to the inner lining of the host's small intestine and absorb nutrients in partially digested food.

Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship that occurs between two organisms (same or different species) in which one benefits and the other loses or is deprived. The organism that benefits and lives on or within the other organism is called PARASITE while the organism that is harmed is called HOST.

In this case, the tapeworm lives within its host and feeds on its food nutrients, making the tape worm benefit by growing and reproducing, hence it is the PARASITE while the animal is being deprived of its necessary nutrients which will ultimately affect its health and development, hence the animal is the affected HOST. Hence, a parasitic relationship