Question

Animals living on body of other animals are called

Answer 1

Animals living on body of other animals are called parasites. For ex leeches, ticks, lice etc.

Answer 2

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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