Define Sadism and Masochism and Trace Their Origins

question 53

Essay

Define sadism and masochism and trace their origins.

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Definitions:

Sponges

Simple aquatic animals belonging to the phylum Porifera, characterized by their porous bodies through which water flows.

Correct Phylum

The appropriate classification category in the biological taxonomy system that groups together organisms sharing a common basic structure.

Spiders

Arachnids with eight legs, typically silk-spinning, and known for their predatory lifestyle.

Organism

Any living entity, from single-celled microbes to multicellular plants and animals, capable of reproduction and response to stimuli.