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Question
How is predator-prey relationship different from parasite-host relationship?
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Basis | Predator–prey | Parasite–host |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Predator is larger | Parasite is smaller |
| Strength | Predator is stronger and attacks weaker prey | Parasite is weaker and attacks stronger host |
| Killing | Predator always kills the prey | Parasite normally does not kill the host |
| Host specificity | Not specific; several prey options | Usually host-specific |
| Contact | Brief attack and capture | Lives in or on the host for part or whole of life |
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Chapter 17: Organisms and Populations - EXERCISES [Page 962]
