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They usually 'hide' in their host's body - so they remain undetected. Normally, they only consume enough nutrients to complete their life-cycle, but sometimes can have a detrimental affect on their host.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoWell how would you feel if you had no host in your yard. pretty frickin akward
and because they happy o☺☺☺☺
the host is just a provider for something the parasite isn't designed to gather, but needs.
like an adult with kids. the kids are too young to fend for themselves. so, the parent/s provide for them to ease the growing process.
the parasite either provides something in return (like defense against other malicious parasites), or does so in hiding (by numbing the sensors of the host, etc) like blood cells. they gather oxygen and nutrients, and take them to other organisms in the body. all that in payment for the body providing for them a place to live, a relatively consistent temperature, and even other nutrients.
in other words, they need a host because it provides food and stuff so it can live
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∙ 11y agoActually, the very term 'parasite' implies that it drains resources from a host party. So in effect, the answer is just that.
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∙ 15y agoThe host helps the parasite.
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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
How do you get head lice out of furniture?
Headlice cannot live in furniture.They are parasites & need a live 'host' to live on.
Why does viruses have parasites?
viruses are considered parasites (obligate parasites) because they cannot exist on their own. they need the host cell's machinery to reproduce so they cannot "survive" (technically not living) outside the cell.
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
