Is it though?
Here are the three characteristics of a parasite.
- invades the host's body
- is a different species
- derives nutrients from the host
- is followed by immune system reaction due to being foreign
You need all four of those to be parasite.
Now, let's look at a fetus.
- It doesn't invade the mother's body, it is created within.
- It is the same species as the mother; Homo Sapiens.
- The fetus and mother share nutrients. The fetus also "exchanges" just like the mother does.
- No immune reaction (infection, ect). The body knows not to attack fetuses even though they're "foreign" (different DNA that doesn't match with mother's).
So you can call it a parasite, yet, it is scientifically incorrect to do so.
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