The significant function that parasitism can have in the ecosystem is population decrease of an overabundant species. Parasitism often regulates host populations by reducing their numbers, which can help maintain ecological balance and prevent any one species from becoming too dominant in the ecosystem.
What significant function can parasitism have in the ecosystem?
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increasing habitat size
population decrease of an overabundant species
benefiting the health of hosts
the formation of lichens
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