Science Common Sense

1029 - What is the difference between a parasite and a host?

Imagine a relationship between two living things.

The 'host' is like a home where the other living thing lives. The host provides food and shelter to the other living thing.

The 'parasite' is like an unwanted guest who lives in the host's home. The parasite takes food and sometimes causes harm to the host but doesn't give anything in return.

In simple words, a host gives and a parasite takes.