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What are parasites |
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Answer» Parasites are those organisms which survive on other organisms for their food The word “parasite” is derived from the Greek word meaning, “the one that eats at the table of others”, and is estimated to be from around 5900 BC.Parasites are an incredibly varied group of organisms that live within host cells. They are smaller than their host organism and reproduce faster by causing more damage to the host. They receive all sorts of benefits like food and\xa0shelter from the\xa0host. Their size ranges from tiny, single-celled organisms to worms over 20- 30 m in length.For example- Tapeworms, that\xa0are flat, segmented worms, live in the intestines of animals by\xa0absorbing the host’s nutrients. |
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