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What kind of relationship does mistletoe
have with the oak tree? Explain your answer.

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Parasitic symbiosis is when one organism exploits the other. For example, the mistletoe that grows on oak trees at the Table Rocks is a parasite; it sinks its roots into the oak and steals water and nutrients. The oak suffers from the association; a heavy mistletoe infestation can even kill the tree.

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