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[Marvel] Are the Symbiotes actually parasites?

I understand that they give their hosts powers while feeding on the host's adrenaline which is indicative of symbiosis, but I've read that they actually force their hosts into life-threatening situations to produce said adrenaline. Are they parasites then?
gpt
Depends. Non corrupted klyntar/symbiotes don't do that and try to bond to and help heroic individuals. Corrupted ones on the other hand are more parasitic like you said. Barring the ones on Earth like Venom that want to stay bonded and keep their hosts alive.