In order for a parasite to be successful, it must
A)live outside its host's body
B)live inside its host's body
C)do no harm to the host organism
D)keep its host alive

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A successful parasite must keep its host alive for at least some time to ensure its own survival, reproduction, and transmission. Parasites that kill their hosts too quickly can undermine their own existence by losing their habitat and means of spreading to new hosts.

In Order for a Parasite to Be Successful, It Must