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A hookworm and a tapeworm are classified as parasites because they need a host to survive(get nutrients and energy)

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Feeding on living oraganism?

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What is cat parasite?

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Do horses get parasites?

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What phylum are tapeworms categorized in?

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What parasite of a dog is never found at any stage of its life in the lungs of the dog?

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