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Which organism is a parasite?
The organism a parasite lives on is called a "Host".
What is parasite in science?
In science, a parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism (the host) and obtains nutrients for its survival from the host. Parasites can cause harm to the host but do not necessarily cause immediate death. Examples of parasites include tapeworms, ticks, and malaria-causing Plasmodium.
What is the difference between a external parasite and a internal parasite?
An internal parasite feeds with his entire body inside the surface (epithelium, for animals) of the host, while an external parasite feeds with part of, or whole body standing outside the host's surface.
What are examples of a Parasitic relationship?
A parasitic relationship is one in which one organism, the parasite, lives off of another organism, the host, harming it and possibly causing death. The parasite lives on or in the body of the host.....
What is an ectoparasite?
An ectoparasite (or external parasite) is a parasite which feeds with at least part of his body outside the host's surface (epithelium, for animals). An ectoparasite (or external parasite) is a parasite which feeds with at least part of his body outside the host's epithelium. An ectoparasite is a parasite which body is not entirely inside the host's epithelium.
What is parasite and give examples?
a parasite is an organism that depends on another living organism for its survival. plants such as mistletoe and organisms such as leeches are examples of parasites
What insects is a parasite?
Ticks are parasites.
What is an example of parasitism involving the zebra?
An example of parasitism involving the zebra is when ticks use the zebra as a host and suck their blood. This is a relationship where only the parasite benefits at the expense of the host.
Why does it harm a parasite to have its host die?
It harms a parasite to have its host die because the host is what the parasite depends on. If the host dies then the parasite will have nothing to depend on and die.
Name a parasite?
Lice, Ticks, BedBugs.
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.
Are ticks are parasitic bloodsuckers?
they can be if they carry a parasite. not all ticks do, but they all feed off of blood
