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Over time a parasite will weaken or sicken the host.
True
False
A parasite is...
an insect that turns other organisms into zombies.
an organism that hurts its host by living off of it.
an organism that eats the decomposing bodies of other organisms.
Why do some organisms take control of other creatures?
to extend their own lives
to have social interactions
to use them as protection
A parasite that preys on another species of parasite is called a:
Paraparasite
Hyperparasite
Monoparasite
A wasp lays its eggs on an orb-weaving spider to...
force it to protect the wasp and its larva.
use it to carry its larva long distances.
make it provide a home and meal for its larva.
Scientist study mind-controlling parasites in order to learn...
more about animal interactions.
how to control people.
more about the human brain.
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