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If a parasite kills its host too quickly, it also kills itself as it cannot live without the host. The parasite must at least leave the host alive until it has reproduced and had a chance for its offspring to find other hosts.
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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.
What do you call a parasite that causes no harm to the host?
A commensal parasite. This type of parasite benefits from the host organism without causing harm or benefit to the host.
Are you the host or the parasite when you have cold?
host
What 2 hosts do a parasite need?
A parasite typically requires two hosts: the definitive host and the intermediate host. The definitive host is where the parasite reaches maturity and reproduces, while the intermediate host is where the parasite undergoes development or larval stages. This two-host life cycle allows the parasite to complete its life cycle and spread effectively. Examples include the malaria parasite, which uses humans as the definitive host and mosquitoes as the intermediate host.
How are host and parasite related?
they are in the same body and the parasite lives on the host Julia :):):)
Why is it better for a parasite to leave its host alive?
If a parasite kills its host too quickly, it also kills itself as it cannot live without the host. The parasite must at least leave the host alive until it has reproduced and had a chance for its offspring to find other hosts.
Are rock and mold parasite and host?
No, the rock is not alive. Both host and parasite must be alive.
Why do parasites weaken but not kill their hosts?
The parasite keeps the host alive because the host is its source of everything. If the host dies, the parasite dies.
Is a shrimp eats algae a host and parasite?
No. A parasite feeds on its hos while keeping it alive, which is not the case with a shrimp eating algae.
What is a biotroph?
A biotroph is a parasite which cannot survive in a dead host and therefore keeps it alive.
Why would it bad for the parasite if it killed the plant or animal it lives on?
Because it would deprive itself of its food-source. Parasites thrive by feeding off a 'host' - rather than catching their own food. If they kill off the host - they either have to find another host - or die !
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.
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?
A parasite lives on another organism (host) at the expense of the host. The host is being harmed while the parasite is benefiting.
What is an organism that provides a source of nutritional needs for a parasite?
Host. Host.
What is the Differences between parasite and host?
The host provides shelter or food or even protection for a parasite. The parasite uses the host for food, etc.
