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What are animals that live off host organisms called?
Parasitism .
What is the name of the organism that is harmed?
Fish can get parasites that harm them. Dogs can also get harmed by heartworms those are parasites. Humans can also be harmed by parasites. there are many parasites that can affect people.
Why will parasites die if the host was killed?
if the host dies the nutrients die with it so parasites will die as well, until they find a new host
What are the lives of parasites supported by?
You worded your question pretty confusingly.Parasites live off the host that they are infecting, so technically the parasites are begins supported by the host itself. The role of the parasites are to infect a suitable host and start eating their energy up. That could result in the death of the host, when the population of the parasites grow.partnershostsholderscarriers
What are the aspects of a parasitic relationship?
Parasites get benefit but host is harmed .Parasites are highly modified .
How are parasites able to recognize their hosts?
Parasites identify a specific host cell that they can partner with.
How do parasites obtain nourishment?
By being parasites and doing what they do best, living off its host
How the parasites avoid the host's defenses?
they are snidy
What is a ectoparasite?
Are parasites that live on the surface of the host.
What harmful organism lives on a host?
Parasites
What a ectoparasite?
Are parasites that live on the surface of the host.
How do parasites travel from host to host in a forest community?
they are either eaten or transfered by blood
