Which of the following statements about parasitism is NOT true?
A)The host is generally larger than the parasite.
B)An efficient parasite usually kills its host.
C)Smaller parasites often live as endoparasites within the body of the host.
D)Ectoparasites are attached to the outside of the host's body by specialized organs.
E)Some organisms and all viruses are obligate parasites and must live inside a host.

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An efficient parasite does not usually kill its host, as it relies on the host for survival and reproduction. Killing the host would be detrimental to the parasite's own survival.

Which of the Following Statements About Parasitism Is NOT True