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Most successful parasites, such as this cat flea, weaken their host but do not kill it. why is killing its host usually disadvantageous for a parasite?

a. relatives of the host would then attack the parasites.
b. lysosomes from the host would then attack the parasite.
c. if a parasite kills its host, it will then have to find a new host in order to survive.
d. parasitism is a relationship where both organisms benefit; killing the host is not beneficial to the host.

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The correct answer is C.)

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C is the correct choice
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