Is the human fetus a parasite according to science?

All human beings are parasites, mannnnnnnnnnnn.

Las Plagas! :o

Las Plagas! :o

lancea34

I would argue that it doesn't match the definition of parasite, it is concieved by will, and unltimately benefits the host by continuing the species.

This is disgusting way to interpret things.

All human beings are parasites, mannnnnnnnnnnn.

MarioRPGer

you expect me to read all that?

Even if you call it that, then so what?

We have other parasites living in our bodies that actually have a beneficial role (gut flora would be one example if I am not horribly mistaken). The term "parasite" doesnt necessarily denote something negative.

Even if you call it that, then so what?

Teenaged

I would argue that it doesn't match the definition of parasite, it is concieved by will, and unltimately benefits the host by continuing the species.

Overlord93

This is disgusting way to interpret things.

BranKetra

[QUOTE="Teenaged"]

Even if you call it that, then so what?

alexside1

He can try and include the fetus in any definition he likes. It doesnt necessarily change anything unless he takes part in a discussion where a specific aspect is being discussed that is relevant to the definition of "parasite".

And like maggots when they fall out.KiIIyou

[QUOTE="KiIIyou"]And like maggots when they fall out.alexside1

[QUOTE="alexside1"][QUOTE="Teenaged"]

Even if you call it that, then so what?

Teenaged

He can try and include the fetus in any definition he likes. It doesnt necessarily change anything unless he takes part in a discussion where a specific aspect is being discussed that is relevant to the definition of "parasite".

Even if you call it that, then so what?

We have other parasites living in our bodies that actually have a beneficial role (gut flora would be one example if I am not horribly mistaken). The term "parasite" doesnt necessarily denote something negative.

Teenaged

[QUOTE="alexside1"][QUOTE="KiIIyou"]And like maggots when they fall out.KiIIyou

If we benefit, doesn't that mean they aren't parasites?David719

[QUOTE="alexside1"] You might not see it, but I do. Every time the topic abortion pops up, I see degradation of the fetus from the pro-choice side. It's begs the question on whatever or not they really for the woman rights or condoning the abortion itself.Teenaged

If we benefit, doesn't that mean they aren't parasites?David719

Parasite is a realtionship when the one is benifiting while the other one is being harmed. (I.E. A leach for example)

sorry, if it's a benefit to the host's body...then the relationship is not parasitic. i never the human fetus being a parasite WAS never...i just stated science--- so be butthurt else where, please.galerouth

Imay not be very knowledgable of the definition of a parasite. Is a parasite always causing trouble?Teenaged

Even if you call it that, then so what?

We have other parasites living in our bodies that actually have a beneficial role (gut flora would be one example if I am not horribly mistaken). The term "parasite" doesnt necessarily denote something negative.

too long

The difference is probably the fact that Babies have consent...for the most part

In order for something to be a parasite, it has to be of a different species.harashawn

"This is SCIENCE!"

*cites mainly wikipedia and yahoo answers*

:lol:

I'm pretty sure that science draws a distinction between parasitism and reproduction. Reproduction is an important characteristic of life; I mean look at our bodies - reproductive organs make up a significant part of the male and female anatomy.

can you prove me wrong with science? do you know what a cop-out is?galerouth

Parasitism is a type of non mutual relationship between organisms of different species

2. We dont have to disprove you, cause whatever you're trying to infer from your conclusion that the fetus is a parasite, is just a subjective opinion.

By god you are right. No woman should ever have a child again!

Kind of. A fetus is basically like a parasite, in the sense that it has no independent social existence as a result of total biological dependence on the host.

I've always agreed with that view on babies lol. The only difference I see though, disregarding rape or an "accident", is that babies are a parasite we want to have, it brings happiness in the parents. Last time I checked we dont jump and shout saying "Yay I have malaria!!" On a side note though I see nothing wrong with being leabled as a parasite, its a part of nature we all go through in order to survive.

I remember Agent Smith calling us a virus. That sounds reasonable to me.

[QUOTE="galerouth"]sorry, if it's a benefit to the host's body...then the relationship is not parasitic. i never the human fetus being a parasite WAS never...i just stated science--- so be butthurt else where, please.Teenaged

[QUOTE="Teenaged"] Imay not be very knowledgable of the definition of a parasite. Is a parasite always causing trouble?David719

"This is SCIENCE!"

*cites mainly wikipedia and yahoo answers*

:lol:

I'm pretty sure that science draws a distinction between parasitism and reproduction. Reproduction is an important characteristic of life; I mean look at our bodies - reproductive organs make up a significant part of the male and female anatomy.

Meinhard1