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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bodisky" data-source="post: 211475" data-attributes="member: 38492"><p>Very interesting! I know some marine parasites are symbiotic. It is interesting to note that some scientists have observed and/or collected tarantulas living with nematodes in a symbiotic relationship.  Although, the biological interaction mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic is unknown. At least to the extent of my readings, it is still unknown. However, I do know that nematode infestation in a captive tarantula is unfortunately fatal. I see you mentioned fish, have you observed parasites in crabs?</p></blockquote><p></p>