Parasitism<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0describes a symbiotic relationship in which one member of the association benefits at the expense of the other. Both parasites and pathogens harm the host; however, pathogens cause disease, damage to host tissues or physiology, whereas parasites usually do not, but can cause serious damage and death by competition for nutrients or other resources.\u00a0Commensalism<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0occurs when one member benefits without affecting the other.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Parasitism<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0describes a symbiotic relationship in which one member of the association benefits at the expense of the other. Both parasites and pathogens harm the host; however, pathogens cause disease, damage to host tissues or physiology, whereas parasites usually do not, but can cause serious damage and death by competition for nutrients or other resources.\u00a0Commensalism<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0occurs when one member benefits without affecting the other.<\/p>\n The learning activities for this section include the following:<\/p>\nWhat You\u2019ll Learn to Do<\/h2>\r\n
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Identify common fungal parasites and pathogens<\/h2>\n
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Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t