Parasitism VS Predation

What is a heterotroph?

• A heterotroph is an organism that obtains food by consuming other organisms.
• A heterotroph is an organism that absorbs nutrients from the soil.
• A heterotroph is a type of plant that grows in water.

What is the primary objective of a predator in a predator-prey relationship?

• To live inside the prey for its entire life.

• To spread diseases to the prey.

• To consume the prey for energy.

• To help the prey complete its life cycle.

Why is it often beneficial for a parasite if its host remains alive?

• The parasite can then become a predator to the host.

• The host can help the parasite find new hosts.

• The parasite can continue to receive benefits from the living host.

• The host will eventually evolve to become immune to the parasite.

How does the size of a parasite typically compare to its host?

• Parasites are usually much larger than their hosts.

• Parasites are usually much smaller than their hosts.

• Parasites and hosts are typically the same size.

• The size comparison varies greatly and has no general rule.