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A parasite is an organism that feeds on (and may live inside, or be attached to) another organism without killing it (in comparison to a predator which kills and eats other organisms). The organism upon which a parasite feeds is known as the host.

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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.


Is flu host or parasite?

Parasite. Parasites feed off of hosts.


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.


Why would the death of the host be a disadvantage to the parasite?

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What is the definition of intracellular parasite?

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What are living things that feed on living plants and animals?

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What is a macro parasite?

It means a parasite that you can see. It could be a tick or mosquito. Parasites need to feed on other living things.


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.


Are chiggers real?

Yes they are, they are a parasite that will feed on your skin. This will cause severe itching and sometimes a rash.


Some organisms feed on other organisms without immediately killing the organism?

Parasite.


Are ticks are parasitic bloodsuckers?

they can be if they carry a parasite. not all ticks do, but they all feed off of blood