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Leeches, bed bugs, and lice are actually considered parasites, as they depend on a host for survival and obtain nutrients by feeding on the host's blood or tissue. However, they differ in their classification; for example, leeches are primarily classified as annelids, while bed bugs and lice are insects. The confusion may arise from the broader term "ectoparasites," which encompasses organisms that live on the surface of a host, as opposed to endoparasites that live inside. Despite the different classifications, all three organisms exhibit parasitic behavior.

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