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Which statment is true about a parasite and its host? The parasite does not usually kill the host. The host derives some benefit from the parasite. The two can also be called a predator and its prey. The
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Which statment is true about a parasite and its host?
The parasite does not usually kill the host.
The host derives some benefit from the parasite.
The two can also be called a predator and its prey.
The parasite is usually larger than the host.
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I believe the answer is B. The host derives some benefit from the parasite.
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the answer would be c, because a parasite does feed off of their host, much like the predator feeds off it's prey.
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