What Kind of Symbiote Is Venom?

Venom is an iconic Spider-Man foe gaining power from the alien symbiote, but what is it exactly? Is it more parasite or something else? Kyle takes a closer look on this week’s Because Science! Grab your new Because Science merch here: Subscribe for more Because Science: More science: Watch more Because Science: Follow Kyle Hill: Follow us on FB: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Follow Nerdist: Because Science every Thursday. Learn more: • VENOM CHARACTER: • SYMBIOSIS: • HOST-BACTERIAL MUTUALISM IN THE HUMAN INTESTINE: • EXPLORING THE MANY SHADES