Is mold a parasite

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 4/12/2022

No, it is a saprobe.

June Douglas ∙

Lvl 13

∙ 3y ago

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Are rock and mold parasite and host?

No, the rock is not alive. Both host and parasite must be alive.

Is mold a common parasite?

Mold is not classified as a parasite; it is a type of fungus. Unlike parasites, which live off a host organism and can cause harm, mold primarily thrives on organic matter, breaking it down and recycling nutrients in the environment. Mold can grow in various settings, particularly in damp or humid conditions, making it a common occurrence in homes and buildings. While it does not parasitize hosts in the traditional sense, it can have negative health effects, especially for individuals with allergies or respiratory conditions.

Is a gray green mold grows over an orange an example of parasitism?

The mold is there because it has a role in which must be played in Nature-to break down organisms. It will take over the orange so it will be overcome by it. In a way it is a form of parasitism. I'm not sure if I would call it parasitism. A parasite usually affects a living organism, if the mold was growing off of a living orange tree then it would be a parasite, but as for an orange? I would consider it more of a decomposer then.

What is toxoplasmosis mold?

Actually I also did not know the meaning. But after searching a few minutes I got it, the answer is Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Toxoplasma gondii. The parasite infects most genera of warm-blooded animals.

Is bread mold a parasite?

It is not an autotroph, it is actually a hetotroph. It is a Hetotroph because it eats what it spawns on (The bread) and can't create food using sunlight. (It does, however, spawn better in sunlight)

Is parasite and flea the same?

A lea is a parasite, but a parasite is not always a flea.

Is louse a parasite?

yes a louse is a parasite! :)

What is an intermittent parasite?

Intermittent Parasite is a parasite that visits and leaves the host at interval.

What is ethical parasite?

ethical parasite

Is a hydra a parasite?

Yes, it is a parasite!

Is a jelleyfish a parasite?

No a jellyfish is not a parasite.

Is hookworm a parasite?

Yes, it is a parasite.

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