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Why does a predator kill its prey but a parasite rarely kill its host?
Usually, parasites are much smaller than the host is, whereas predators could be either small or larger than the prey. Parasites have a very high reproduction rate but the predators reproduce slowly.
Why does a predator kill its prey but a parasite rarely kills it hosts?
Usually, parasites are much smaller than the host is, whereas predators could be either small or larger than the prey. Parasites have a very high reproduction rate but the predators reproduce slowly.
Are parasites usually smaller than the host?
Yes
Do parasites ever have more than one host?
FALSE!
Why are hosts often not killed in parasitic relationships?
Because that would defy the point of parasitising the host; if you kill the thing that keeps you alive, where do you end up?
Harvesting a species faster than it can reproduce?
Overfishing.
What is the definition of overfishing?
Fishing faster than the fish can reproduce.
Why are elephants are getting less in number?
We are killing them faster than they can reproduce.
Why would it be bad for the parasites if it killed the plant or animal it lives on?
Because it would deprive itself of its food-source. Parasites thrive by feeding off a 'host' - rather than catching their own food. If they kill off the host - they either have to find another host - or die !
Why would it be bad for the parasites if it killed the plants or animals it lives on?
Because it would deprive itself of its food-source. Parasites thrive by feeding off a 'host' - rather than catching their own food. If they kill off the host - they either have to find another host - or die !
Why is cancer hard for the immune system to fight?
It reproduce fast,,cancer cell reproduce faster, become stronger than regular cells
Where do microoganism reproduce faster?
Microorganisms can produce faster in a favorable environment where certain conditions are met. For example, in a natural habitat microorganisms can reproduce in 20 minutes. In a laboratory, a single microorganism can reproduce to create more than 100 bacteria in 12 hours.
