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Which statement best describes a parasite?
Which statement best describes a parasite?
- An organism that lives on or in another organism, usually larger than itself (correct)
- An organism that cannot survive outside of a host
- An organism that derives food and shelter from another organism
- An organism that lives independently of a host
What is the term used to describe a parasite that cannot survive outside of a host?
What is the term used to describe a parasite that cannot survive outside of a host?
- Obligatory (correct)
- Facultative
- Parasitism
- Endoparasite
What is the term used to describe a parasite that is capable of existing independently of a host?
What is the term used to describe a parasite that is capable of existing independently of a host?
- Facultative (correct)
- Obligatory
- Endoparasite
- Parasitism
Which learning outcome focuses on identifying and characterizing parasites based on their morphology, nutrition, and reproduction?
Which learning outcome focuses on identifying and characterizing parasites based on their morphology, nutrition, and reproduction?
What is parasitism?
What is parasitism?
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Parasite definition
Parasite definition
An organism living on or in another, usually larger, organism, gaining resources.
Obligatory parasite
Obligatory parasite
A parasite that needs a host to survive.
Facultative parasite
Facultative parasite
A parasite that can survive without a host.
Parasitism learning outcome
Parasitism learning outcome
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Parasitism relationship
Parasitism relationship
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Study Notes
Parasitism
- A parasite is an organism that lives on or in another organism (the host) and benefits from it, often harming the host.
Terms for Parasites
- An obligate parasite is a parasite that cannot survive outside of a host.
- A facultative parasite is a parasite that is capable of existing independently of a host.
Learning Outcomes
- Identifying and characterizing parasites based on their morphology, nutrition, and reproduction is a key learning outcome in the study of parasitism.
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