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In parasitism the organism that benefits is called the?
It's the PARASITE; it's the one who benefits on this ecological relationship and the victim or the ones harmed by the host is called the HOST. It's not MeredithViera of " Who wants to be a Millionaire?" game.
What are the differences between a virus and a parasite?
Viruses are infectious agents that require a host cell to replicate, while parasites are organisms that live in or on another organism and derive nutrients at the host's expense. Viruses are much smaller and simpler than parasites, and they replicate by hijacking the host cell's machinery. Parasites can be multicellular organisms like worms or single-celled organisms like protozoa.
Where do parasitic plants grow on?
A parasite lives on or in a host, which it depends on for survival. This relationship can be simply parasitic, where the host does not benefit from the parasite. This relationship may also be symbiotic, in which both the parasite and the host benefit.
What is a protist called it needs a host?
A protist that requires a host is known as a parasitic protist. These protists live off their host for nutrients and reproduce within the host's body, causing various diseases. Examples include Plasmodium, which causes malaria, and Giardia, which causes gastrointestinal issues.
What is an example of a dependent protist?
An example of a dependent protist is an apicomplexan parasite like Plasmodium, the causative agent of malaria. This protist depends on a host organism for survival and reproduction, and cannot live independently outside of a host cell.
Is it beneficial for the parasite to kill its host?
It is rare, but yes sometimes. A few parasites don't directly kill their host, but make them do "careless things" that make it more likely the host will get eaten by the parasite's next host.
What do you call the habitat of a parasite?
The habitat of a parasite is called a host. The host provides the environment for the parasite to live, feed, and reproduce.
What is a parasitic host?
Host is an organism on or in which parasite live
Are ticks host parasite or predoator?
Parasite. They live off of the blood of their host animals.
Organism that provides food for a parasite?
The organism that provides food for a parasite is known as the host. The parasite relies on the host for nutrients and a place to live. This relationship is often harmful to the host, as the parasite benefits at the host's expense.
What parasite must live on there host at all times?
That is the definition of a parasite. I believe. They have to have a host to live. Im pretty sure anyway
What do you call an organisms that live on or in a host and cause harm to the host?
Parasite
What is an organism in which a parasite lives?
A parasite will live in anything that is larger than it. so... this means that it can live in anything from your dog to you. It can even live in you mom.
Where does a parasite live?
Usually inside, or on the surface of, its host.
An organism that supports a parasite?
A host organism provides a habitat for a parasite, allowing it to live, feed, and reproduce at the expense of the host's own resources and well-being. The relationship between a parasite and its host is often harmful to the host organism.
Where does The adult parasite live?
If the parasite you are thinking about is a tape worm, then this lives in the host animal's intestinal tract.
What is the scientific name for parasite?
Parasite do not have a single scientific name. The scientific name for a parasite depends on the specific species of parasite in question. However, parasites are organisms that live on or in a host organism and obtain nutrients from that host.
