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There are plants that are parasites on other plants. One example is mistletoe, which parasitizes trees. These could be considered parasitic herbivores.

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What kind of statement best explains why herbivores are not considered parasites?

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Predation refers to an interaction between two species where one species (the predator) completely consumes another species (the prey), resulting in the death of the prey species. Since plant consumers (herbivores) usually don't kill the plant, a plant is rarely considered prey.Animals that consume parts of other animals, but don't kill the host are called parasites. Plants can host parasites(both plant and animal), such as mistletoes and aphids). Although herbivores are usually not considered to be parasites, a semantic case can be made to include herbivores among parasites.


Are disk cannibal snails herbivores or omnivores or carnivores?

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What are rabbit considered as herbivores or carnivores?

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Are insect larvae decomposers?

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Can you considered mushrooms as parasites?

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Can herbivores eat herbivores?

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Consumers can be classed variously as herbivores carnivores omnivores and parasites. Give examples for each of these categories of consumers.?

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