Question

Do you agree with the article’s assessment that bedbugs are parasites? Explain your reasoning using what you’ve learned about parasitic relationships.

article:
When bed bugs suddenly made a comeback in recent years, biologists were just as surprised as everyone else. Few had studied the bugs because there seemed no need to do so. But as bed bugs became ever harder to kill, scientists began probing hard to find their weaknesses.

To do that, they invited some of the bugs to stay in the lab. There, researchers could observe them closely. But to be good hosts, the scientists had to keep their bugs healthy and well-fed. And that has required learning how to deliver these critters the blood on which they thrive.

Answer 1

Yes, bedbugs are parasites. They need a host—humans—to survive. However, they don’t benefit humans at all. In fact, they cause harm. As they feed off humans, they leave behind red, itchy welts on the skin.

Step-by-step explanation:

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