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Which type of relationship exists when an organism lives its entire life inside another organism?
Which type of relationship exists when an organism lives its entire life inside another organism?
- Parasite/host (correct)
- Consumer/producer
- Competition
- Predator/prey
What is a common characteristic of parasites thriving in warmer conditions?
What is a common characteristic of parasites thriving in warmer conditions?
- They are not problems for people
- They are common in all ecosystems
- They thrive in warmer conditions (correct)
- They infect only mammals
Which organism can be infected by parasites according to the text?
Which organism can be infected by parasites according to the text?
- Only bacteria
- Only plants
- Only animals
- Both animals and plants (correct)
How do tapeworms infect their hosts?
How do tapeworms infect their hosts?
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What characteristic allows hookworms to attach firmly to mammalian intestinal walls?
What characteristic allows hookworms to attach firmly to mammalian intestinal walls?
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What is the primary method of egg transmission for tapeworms in freshwater and marine ecosystems?
What is the primary method of egg transmission for tapeworms in freshwater and marine ecosystems?
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What is the process by which producers make food for themselves?
What is the process by which producers make food for themselves?
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What type of consumer is a lion that eats gazelles?
What type of consumer is a lion that eats gazelles?
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What is a predator's primary characteristic?
What is a predator's primary characteristic?
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What is the primary source of energy for organisms in the food web?
What is the primary source of energy for organisms in the food web?
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