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Which of the following is a correct statement about parasitism?

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Parasites always kill their host immediately. Parasitism benefits one species while harming the other. Correct Parasites obtain energy without harming the host. Parasitism is a form of mutualism.

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Parasitism benefits the parasite while harming the host, often weakening but not immediately killing it.

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