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Parasitism is a relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits at another organism's expense. Which of the following relationships reflects this principle?

A.
termite-fallen log
B.
tapeworm-human
C.
ladybug-aphid
D.
caterpillar-cocoon

User Bizna
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Answer: B tapeworm-human Please give me hearts and stars because the answer is right!!

Step-by-step explanation:

Tapeworms are segmented flatworms that attach themselves to the insides of the intestines of animals such as cows, pigs, and humans. They benefit by feeding on the host's partly digested food, but harm their host in return by depriving it of nutrients. Although all parasites cause harm to their hosts, the nature of the parasite will determine whether or not the host will actually be killed. Parasites rely on the host's body and body functions, such as digestion or blood circulation, to live. Therefore, they rarely kill their hosts.

User Ermat Alymbaev
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Answer: tapeworm-human

Step-by-step explanation:

Tapeworm, also known as Taenia solium is a parasitic nematode that gets into the human intestine, depriving humans of food nutrients. Its effects include diarrhoea, abdominal pains and general weakness of the human body.

Thus, the relationship of tapeworm and humans is parasitic because the tapeworm benefits at the human expense.