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Which type of parasite feeds on the outside of the host?
Which type of parasite feeds on the outside of the host?
- Ectoparasites (correct)
- Liver fluke
- Potato blight fungus
- Endoparasites
Parasites differ from predators in which of the following ways?
Parasites differ from predators in which of the following ways?
- They are dependent on one particular host
- They are smaller in size
- They attack from within (correct)
- They do a small amount of damage to the host
Which of the following is an example of mutualism in symbiosis?
Which of the following is an example of mutualism in symbiosis?
- Liver fluke
- Blood-sucking leeches on human skin
- Athlete's foot fungus
- Mosquitoes on human skin (correct)
What effect do parasites often have on host numbers?
What effect do parasites often have on host numbers?
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Which type of parasite feeds in a living host?
Which type of parasite feeds in a living host?
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What is the main characteristic of symbiosis?
What is the main characteristic of symbiosis?
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Which of the following is an example of an ectoparasite?
Which of the following is an example of an ectoparasite?
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What do parasites feed on?
What do parasites feed on?
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How do parasites differ from predators in terms of the damage they cause to the host?
How do parasites differ from predators in terms of the damage they cause to the host?
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What is the main difference between endoparasites and ectoparasites?
What is the main difference between endoparasites and ectoparasites?
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