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An organism that helps the host in some way is symbiotic and one that damages the host is parasitic. You are made up of millions of bacteria that help you in a myriad of ways. Some help you digest food, others protect you from deadly pathogens, still others have a purpose scientists have yet to discern. Each of these organisms benefit the host such that it is in the hosts best interest to keep them around. In fact to encourage more beneficial organisms to move in and bestow other goods to the host. Continue reading →