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if the host dies the nutrients die with it so parasites will die as well, until they find a new host

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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 would it be bad for the parasite 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 would it be bad for parasite 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 !


What feeds mainly on animals that they have not killed?

Scavengers, or parasites. Scavengers wait for prey to be killed by something else, or to die by natural causes, and then eat them. Parasites eat other animals while they are still alive and cannot survive without the host animal.


What are animals that live off host organisms called?

Parasitism .


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


Could leeches ever killed a human?

The Answer is ...IT CAN and IT CAN'TIt can kill a host when they are greater in number butIt can't kill a host when they are only few in numbers.BUT...... Parasites like leeches would be advantageous if they/it won't kill the host.-kiara


How do parasites obtain nourishment?

Parasites obtain nourishment by feeding on the host organism's tissues, cells, or bodily fluids. They may directly absorb nutrients from the host's bloodstream or digest tissues for nutrients. Some parasites rely on a specialized feeding structure to extract nourishment from the host.


What are proliferous parasites?

Proliferous parasites are those that proliferate, or reproduce freely and rapidly, within the human body. Such parasites can cause the host serious problems by reaching dangerous levels very quickly after the person is infected.


Is bacteria the same as parasites?

No, bacteria and parasites are different types of organisms. Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can be beneficial or harmful, while parasites are organisms that live on or inside another organism (the host) and rely on the host for nutrients and shelter. Parasites can be bacteria, but not all bacteria are parasites.


Parasites that live inside their hosts?

Endoparasites are parasites that live inside their host's body. These parasites can reside in the digestive tract, blood vessels, tissues, or organs of their host. Common examples include tapeworms, nematodes, and flukes.