Which of the following statements is NOT generally characteristic of parasites?
A) They are specialists and usually are able to affect only one variety of hosts.
B) They inflict serious injury and kill their hosts.
C) Some reside inside their hosts, whereas others live outside their hosts.
D) Their host may be a plant as well as an animal.
E) Plants as well as animals can be parasites.

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Most parasites do not aim to kill their hosts, as they rely on them for survival. Rather, parasites generally aim to extract nutrients or resources from their hosts without causing fatal harm. In fact, in many cases, the most successful parasites are those that cause only minor or unnoticed symptoms in their hosts.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Generally Characteristic of Parasites