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Parasitic Symbiosis
Symbiosis refers to a long period interaction between two different species. In some cases, both species benefit from the interaction and this is known as mutualism. The larger organism is considered a host because, in a symbiotic relationship, it is the larger organism on which the smaller organism depends. The smaller organism is considered to be a symbiont, that lives…
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Parasites
The word “parasite” is derived from the Greek word meaning, “the one that eats at the table of others”, and is estimated to be from around 5900 BC. Parasites are an incredibly varied group of organisms that live within host cells. They are smaller than their host organism and reproduce faster by causing more damage…
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Parasitic Symbiosis Definition
“Parasitic symbiosis is a close and long-term symbiotic interaction between two organisms, where one lives in the body of the host causing it some harm.”
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Parasite Definition
A parasite is an organism that survives in or on another species, usually at the expense of its host A parasite is a plant or an animal that lives on, or with, or inside a larger species extracting nutrients. In some cases, the parasite can harm the host and in other situations, it is completely…
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Importance Of Mycology
Fungi are eukaryotic organisms that belong to their own kingdom. They were initially included under kingdom Plantae. But recent researches have revealed that fungi are a separate lineage of eukaryotes which are distinguished by their cell wall structure. Mycology is an important science in the agricultural industry. Fungi act as major pests for many crops but…
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Mycology
Mycology is the study of fungi and their unique relationships with other organisms and the environment. It deals with the genetic and biochemical properties of fungi and their importance in human lives.
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What is Molecular Biology?
Molecular biology is the study of living things at their molecular level, which controls and makes them up. It is also used to study and understand: The study of molecular biology will establish a strong foundation on the fundamental importance of macromolecular mechanisms such as replication, transcription, translation and other cellular functions. The more commonly…
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Molecular Biology
Molecular biology is a specialized branch of biology and biochemistry, which is specifically concerned with the study of various biological activities at the molecular level. Molecular biology includes different biomolecules like amino acids, nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, along with their compositions, interactions, structure, and functions in the life processes. The term…
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What is Marine Biology?
Marine biology is the scientific study of the marine ecosystem, including different types of oceans, tidal zones, saltwater swamps, mangroves, rivers and streams. along their features, depth of the ocean beds, and different types of marine life, which mainly involves a vast number of species, from the microscopic phytoplankton and zooplankton to massive organisms like…
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Introduction
Marine biology is the study of marine or aquatic animals, their activities, life cycle, interactions with the environment, and different facts related to the marine aquatic ecosystem along with its habitats. Charles Darwin is best known for his theory of evolution, and James Cook is known as the father of modern marine biology. During the 18th…
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