Parasites and Symbiosis Quiz
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What term describes a biological relationship between organisms of two different species that live together in direct contact?

  • Symbiosis (correct)
  • Parasitism
  • Commensalism
  • Mutualism
  • How do leeches go unnoticed when they bite their host?

  • They have a luminescent organ
  • They secrete an anesthetic in their saliva (correct)
  • They are visible but harmless
  • They release an anticoagulant in their saliva
  • What unique traits do leeches possess that help them feed on their host's blood?

  • Luminescent organ
  • Anticoagulant and anesthetic in saliva (correct)
  • Voracious predator behavior
  • Three bladed jaws for slicing skin
  • In the relationship between male and female angler fish, what best describes the male's role?

    <p>Parasitic attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of parasitism?

    <p>Benefit for the parasite at the expense of the host organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do leeches prevent their host's blood from clotting?

    <p>By injecting an anticoagulant through their saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique trait of male angler fish in their relationship with females?

    <p>They attach to the female and fertilize her eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does the luminescent organ serve for female angler fish?

    <p>To attract prey towards them</p> Signup and view all the answers

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