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The largest known parasite is the human being. There are people who live parasitically off others and groups who live parasitically off their environment. An argument has been made that the human race lives parasitically off of the earth. If this is true, then the human race is the largest known parasite in the known universe. []
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What do you call the habitat of a parasite?
The habitat of a parasite is called a host. The host provides the environment for the parasite to live, feed, and reproduce.
Can a parasite feed off of another parasite?
Yes, it is possible for a parasite to feed off of another parasite. This phenomenon is known as hyperparasitism. For example, there are parasitic wasps that can lay their eggs within other parasites, such as aphids, and their larvae then feed on the host parasite.
An other word for Parasite?
A synonym for "parasite" is "leech" or "freeloader."
Is paramecium a parasite?
No, paramecium is not a parasite. It is a single-celled organism belonging to the phylum Ciliophora, commonly found in freshwater environments. Paramecia are free-living organisms that feed on bacteria and other small particles.
What do you call a parasite that causes no harm to the host?
A commensal parasite. This type of parasite benefits from the host organism without causing harm or benefit to the host.
Is parasite and flea the same?
A lea is a parasite, but a parasite is not always a flea.
Is louse a parasite?
yes a louse is a parasite! :)
What is an intermittent parasite?
Intermittent Parasite is a parasite that visits and leaves the host at interval.
What is ethical parasite?
ethical parasite
Is a hydra a parasite?
Yes, it is a parasite!
Is a jelleyfish a parasite?
No a jellyfish is not a parasite.
Is hookworm a parasite?
Yes, it is a parasite.
Hookworm a parasite?
yes hookworms are parasite
What is a horse parasite?
A tick is a horse parasite
Is a fruit fly a parasite?
No it isn't a parasite.
Is tarantula a parasite?
No. A tarantula is a arachnid, not a parasite.
What do you call the habitat of a parasite?
The habitat of a parasite is called a host. The host provides the environment for the parasite to live, feed, and reproduce.
