Competition in the Natural World
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>They have no effect on host numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of parasite feeds in a living host?

    <p>Liver fluke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of symbiosis?

    <p>At least one organism benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an ectoparasite?

    <p>Lice on hawks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do parasites feed on?

    <p>The host organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do parasites differ from predators in terms of the damage they cause to the host?

    <p>They cause less damage to the host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between endoparasites and ectoparasites?

    <p>Their feeding habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

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