A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism (the host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense. A virus is a form of parasite.
A virus is a small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism. A host is an organism that provides nourishment and a habitat for another organism. A parasite is an organism that lives on or inside another organism (the host) and benefits at the host's expense.
Trichomoniasis is caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, not a virus. Both males and females can get infected with trichomoniasis, however, males are often asymptomatic carriers of the parasite. It is important for both partners to get tested and treated to prevent transmission.
The FBI is not a bacteria, virus, or parasite. The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) is a law enforcement agency of the United States government that investigates and enforces federal laws to protect and defend the country against criminal threats.
If you count bacteria and viruses, a virus tends to feed off bacteria.
A parasite is an organism that lives on or inside another organism (host) and feeds off it without necessarily killing it, while a predator is an organism that hunts, kills, and consumes other organisms for food. Parasites rely on their host for survival, while predators actively hunt and kill their prey.
A virus is a small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism. A host is an organism that provides nourishment and a habitat for another organism. A parasite is an organism that lives on or inside another organism (the host) and benefits at the host's expense.
A virus or a parasite.
A virus is considered a parasite because it attaches to a cell and kills it.
The host provides shelter or food or even protection for a parasite. The parasite uses the host for food, etc.
Strongyloides is a parasite, specifically a nematode roundworm that can infect humans and animals. It is not a bacteria, toxin, or virus.
A wart is a virus.
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Chickenpox is caused by a virus, and malaria is caused by a parasite.
No, toxoplasmosis is not caused by a virus. It is a disease caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii.
A virus or parasite that lives within an organism lacking a nucleus could infect a prokaryotic cell, such as a bacterium. In this case, the virus or parasite would utilize the host's cellular machinery to replicate and survive without the presence of a nucleus.
A virus is a parasite, that can only live on cells.
Bacteria Virus