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Elizabeth Roberts
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∙ 13y agoOnly 10% of them are, occasionally, parasite.
All leeches must live off the blood of other animals to keep themselves alive--it's how they eat-- which does make them parasites.
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Are leeches deposit feeder?
No, leeches are parasites.
Are leeches a form of parasitism?
Yes, leeches are parasites.
Are leeches a predator?
I would be more willing to say that leeches are parasites, not predators.
Can leeches pass parasites to dogs?
No; leeches aren't vectors of dog true parasites but they can still infect them with other microorganisms like viruses.
Can you list three parasites?
Fleas, ticks and leeches are 3 common parasites
Are all leeches parasites?
No; only 10% of them are, occasionally, parasite.
What is leeches relationship to man?
Leeches are known as parasites but they can be useful in medicine. After surgery, some doctors use leeches to prevent dangerous swelling near a wound. Also, leeches make a useful chemical that people can use.
Tapeworms fleas leeches bacteria and viruses are all examples of?
Tapeworms, fleas, leeches, and most viruses, and some bacteria all fall under the label of parasites. Parasites benefit from another organism at that organism's expense.
Leeches that suck blood or other body fluids from their hosts are considered to be what?
They are considered to be parasites
What part of the food chain is the leach?
Ducks eat Leeches. Leeches eat Aquatic Insects and Slugs. Aquatic Insects and Slugs eat Aquatic pants.
Why did the people wanted to end the monarchy in the french revolution?
They were seen as irrelevant window dressings, leeches and parasites.
What does a parasite live off of?
Parasites live off of living organisms. They include things such as lice, fleas, and fungus. Saprophytes, on the other hand, live off of decaying matter, and would include fly larvae (maggots).
