What is a parasitic relationship of the savanna?

In a savanna ecosystem, a classic example of a parasitic relationship is that between ticks and large mammals like antelopes or zebras. Ticks attach themselves to these animals, feeding on their blood to survive and reproduce. This relationship can harm the host by causing blood loss, skin irritation, and potentially transmitting diseases, affecting their health and fitness. Such interactions illustrate the complex dynamics of savanna ecosystems where various species depend on one another for survival, albeit in a detrimental way for the host.