| Parasitism | Symbiosis |
| Only one member of association benefits while the other suffers | The two members of the association benefit from the association. |
| May result in the death or ill-health of the disadvantaged member | Does not lead to ill-health or death of any member. |
| Reproduction may be impaired in the host | Does not disturb reproduction in the members. |
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