Question

the organisam on which a parasite lives is called?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The organism on which the parasite lives is called a host.

Explanation:

The parasite is an organism that lives on another one. The organism on which the parasite lives is called a host. Parasites are much smaller than the host and they reproduce at a faster rate. It leads to the death of the host slowly or the decay of the host. The parasite uses the host's resources to fuel its life cycle. Different parasites have different effects.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Organism on which a Parasite lives is called as “ Host ” .

Explanation:

- The required food and nutrients will be supplied for the parasite from the host in the form of blood and the food that host consumes .

- Hence, The Parasites are Heterotrophs .

- Examples of Parasites :

• Blood Sucking Leech
• Hookworm
• Roundworm
• Tapeworm
• Pin worm