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No. The dog is a host. Prey is killed by a predator. A host is fed upon by a parasite.

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Is a flea a prey Or a predator?

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What is the parasitism between a flea and a dog?

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Can a flea jump off a pet and get on a person?

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How do fleas kill a dog?

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