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Why are there call parasite?
The word parasite comes from a Greek word meaning one who eats at another's table, which is effectively what they do.
What does the word host cell mean?
A host cell is a cell that is infected or invaded by a virus, bacteria, or parasite that uses the host's cellular machinery to replicate or survive. In the context of parasitology, it refers to the cell that a parasite lives in or feeds on.
Can a parasite feed off of another parasite?
Yes, it is possible for a parasite to feed off of another parasite. This phenomenon is known as hyperparasitism. For example, there are parasitic wasps that can lay their eggs within other parasites, such as aphids, and their larvae then feed on the host parasite.
What do you call when both the parasite and the host benefit from each other?
The you're looking for could be mutualism. Double-click mutualism to check.
Is paramecium a parasite?
No, paramecium is not a parasite. It is a single-celled organism belonging to the phylum Ciliophora, commonly found in freshwater environments. Paramecia are free-living organisms that feed on bacteria and other small particles.
Why are there call parasite?
The word parasite comes from a Greek word meaning one who eats at another's table, which is effectively what they do.
What word is the opposite of host?
PARASITE
What is the definition of Fungal Parasite?
that's not a word because fungal and parasite are two completely difforenty words andmeanings
A small organism that lives at the expense of some other plant or animal is?
... a parasite.
What is the word for organism that benefits in parasitism?
I think it is a parasite.
What is the Latin translation for the word parasite in Latin?
parasitus
A word that means substance that kills or injures?
parasite
What part of speech is the word parasite?
The word "parasite" can function as either a noun or a verb. As a noun, it refers to an organism that lives off another organism and benefits at its expense. As a verb, it describes the action of living off or exploiting others.
Organism that lives off other living organisms?
heterotroph or consumerA predator, or a parasite. It depends.
How is a parasite differint from an intestinal parasite?
Firstly, it is spelled "different". Secondly, an intestinal parasite populates the gastro-intestinal tract in humans and other animals. A parasite may be attached to an organism at any other location. They both receive nourishment from the host without benefiting it.
What is ectoparasitism?
When a parasite lives within another organism. The parasite benefits while the other organism is harmed.
What does the word host cell mean?
A host cell is a cell that is infected or invaded by a virus, bacteria, or parasite that uses the host's cellular machinery to replicate or survive. In the context of parasitology, it refers to the cell that a parasite lives in or feeds on.
