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Yes, leeches are parasites.

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What is an example OF parasitism in a POND?

Leeches attaching to fish or turtles


What is an example of parasitism in tropical?

Leeches suck the blood of many rainforest animals.


What is the Plural for the word leech?

The plural form of "leech" is "leeches".


A leech survives by feeding off the blood of other larger beings how is this behavior known as?

This behavior is known as parasitism. Leeches are considered parasitic organisms because they rely on other animals for their survival by feeding on their blood.


Symbiotic relationship between leeches and humans?

in the relationship of symbiosis its parasitism p.s I'm a seventh grader and i know it


How would you use parasitism in a sentence?

E.g. "This form of parasitism involves latching onto the host, and drawing/ingesting its blood"


How can i use Parasitism in a sentence?

Parasitism is a symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is generally harmed. Some people think that government welfare or corporate grants and tax breaks are a form of parasitism.


Why is the relationship between Leeches and Fish commensalism?

Exploitation - Parasitism. The fish gains nothing from having a leech suck its blood but the leech gains food and nutrients.


One species benefits from the relationship at the expense of the other species?

That would be a form of parasitism.


Do leeches have arms?

No, leeches are limbless.


Are leeches deposit feeder?

No, leeches are parasites.


Where are leeches?

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