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Parasites always harm their hosts.
Parasites always harm their hosts.
False
Endoparasites feed on the outside of the host.
Endoparasites feed on the outside of the host.
False
Parasites are often thought of as predators.
Parasites are often thought of as predators.
True
Parasites only do a small amount of damage to the host.
Parasites only do a small amount of damage to the host.
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Parasites always reduce the numbers in a population.
Parasites always reduce the numbers in a population.
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Symbiosis is a close relationship between two organisms of the same species.
Symbiosis is a close relationship between two organisms of the same species.
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In mutualism, both organisms in a symbiotic relationship benefit.
In mutualism, both organisms in a symbiotic relationship benefit.
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Symbiosis always increases the numbers of both species involved.
Symbiosis always increases the numbers of both species involved.
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Parasites are always dependent on only one particular host.
Parasites are always dependent on only one particular host.
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Ectoparasites feed in a living host.
Ectoparasites feed in a living host.
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