Question

its not the most glamorous type of symbiotic relationship.

lets explore the last symbiotic relationship: parasitism. although it may seem very different from relationships you’ve observed before, it highlights yet another strong interaction between two organisms.
tapeworms are a good example of a parasite. tapeworms lodge themselves into the digestive systems of their hosts (such as humans or pigs). they feed off the host’s nutrients and can cause weakness, organ damage, and, in some cases, death.

based on the evidence you gathered, how can you classify the effect that this relationship has on both organisms?
tapeworm
dropdown options: benefits, not affected, harmed

Explanation:

In parasitism, the parasite (tapeworm) benefits by feeding off the host's nutrients. The host (human or pig) is harmed as the tapeworm causes weakness, organ damage, or death. So for the tapeworm, the effect is "Benefits".

Answer:

Benefits