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The dog is a host. The flea is a parasite.

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When a flea is living on a dog which term identifies the dog?

The dog is the host animal to the parasitic flea.


When a flea is living on a dog is the dog prey?

No, when a flea feeds on a dog, it is not considered as prey. Prey typically refers to animals that a predator hunts and feeds on for survival, whereas in this case, the flea is simply utilizing the dog as a host for feeding and reproduction.


What is the Ecosystem for a dog and flea?

The ecosystem for a dog and flea involves a host-parasite relationship where the dog serves as the host and the flea as the parasite. Fleas thrive on the dog's blood, leading to potential health issues for the dog, such as irritation, allergic reactions, and the transmission of diseases. The environment, including the dog's living space, influences flea populations, as they can lay eggs in carpets, bedding, and outdoor areas. Maintaining a healthy ecosystem involves regular grooming and flea control measures to protect both the dog and its surroundings.


Do cat fleas like only cats?

No, a flea is a flea. There is no "cat flea" or "dog flea". Its just a flea and its just as likely to get a cat or dog.


What is the symbiotic relationship of the heartworm and dog?

There is no symbiosis between a flea and a dog. The flea is a blood eating parasite on the dog. There is benefit to the flea but not to the dog so there is no symbiosis.


What is the dog's role in the case where a flea on a dog relies on the dog's blood to live?

The dog is the "host" to the flea which is a "parasite".


What is the parasitism between a flea and a dog?

the flea sucks the dogs blood, therefore the flea benefits, while the dog detriments...


How is a dog affected by a flea?

A dog is effected by a flea about as much as a person in effected by a mosquito.


Can a flea jump off a pet and get on a person?

Yes. Some flea species are more particular than others, but the cat flea will bite dogs and humans as well. In fact, in most locations a flea on a dog is more likely to be a cat flea than a dog flea. Dog fleas also bite humans.


How do fleas kill a dog?

Why not try flea powder or give your dog a bath using flea shampoo to get rid of your dog's fleas?


A flea may live on the skin of a dog and feed on the dog's blood. This relationship between the flea and the dog is an example of .?

parasitism


Once a flea bites a dog dose it leave?

no it stays on the dog until u get some flea stuff