Symbiotic Relationships

noun the practice of living as a parasite in or on another organism

• Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.
• Some people view certain business practices as a form of parasitism, where one company profits off the work of others.
• That guy is a total parasite, always mooching off of his friends without giving anything in return.
• The toxic relationship between the manager and employees was described as a form of emotional parasitism, draining the morale of the entire team.

noun A relationship between two species of organisms in which both benefit from the association.

• Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit from each other.
• Hey, did you know that mutualism is when two organisms help each other out?
• Mutualism is like a win-win situation for both parties involved.
• In a way, mutualism is like a partnership where both sides gain something valuable.