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yes, very dramatically. there is significant evidence that sexual reproduction is an evolutionary response to parasites.

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Is there a predatorprey relationship between a parasite and its host?

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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.


A relationship between two species in which one species the parasite benefits from the other species the host which is harmed?

This relationship is called parasitism. The parasite benefits by deriving nutrients or shelter from the host, while the host is harmed in the process. Parasites can range from external parasites like ticks to internal ones like tapeworms.


What impact does a parasite have on the ecosystem?

Parasites can influence ecosystem dynamics by controlling population sizes of their hosts, affecting species interactions, and shaping community structure. They can cause population declines or extinctions if they heavily impact a host species. However, parasites can also promote biodiversity by preventing one species from dominating an ecosystem.


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.


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 is a what is s parasite?

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How can a virus play an active role in the evolution of their host species?

Inter-species gene transfer.


What is a relationship between two species in which one species the parasite benefits from the other species the host and usually harms the host?

It's called a parasitic relationship when one species benefits and one species is harmed. A simbiotic relationship is when both species benefit.