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If there are clear benefits, then perhaps some of these species should not be classified as parasites any longer; it may be more of a symbiotic relationship.
by atlantic 11y ago
If there are clear benefits, then perhaps some of these species should not be classified as parasites any longer; it may be more of a symbiotic relationship.
- Retric 11y agoThis is likely a side effect from immune system suppression. I suspect it's probably not a good tradeoff for most people
- kaitai 11y agoYep. I think that science is finding that "parasite" as we've understood it is prejudicial and covers up many of the benefits we had no idea these things provided. Some of them filter heavy metals in sharks. Some of them prevent hay fever or other allergies. They seem to have a huge impact on incidence of autoimmune disorders. They also do plenty of unpleasant things!