Microorganisms that benefit from and harm their hosts are called

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Microorganisms that benefit from and harm their hosts are called parasites. Fungi are a type of microorganism but do not necessarily both benefit and harm their hosts. Toxins are harmful substances produced by certain microorganisms, but do not necessarily have a relationship with a host. Prions are infectious proteins that can cause disease in animals and humans, but do not necessarily have a relationship with a host.

Microorganisms That Benefit from and Harm Their Hosts Are Called