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Animals living on body of other animals are called

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Answered by Krais
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Animals living on body of other animals are called parasites. For ex leeches, ticks, lice etc.
Answered by DeenaMathew
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Animals living on the bodies of other animals are called parasites.

  • Parasites function both as predators and prey and have much ecological importance.
  • It causes many diseases in animals but some of them are helpful for humans.
  • They use the blood circulatory system or digestive system of the host to live and drive nutrients for growth.
  • Parasites act as vectors and transfer diseases such as malaria.
  • Some parasites are lethal and can cause the death of the host organism.

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