Which of the following is NOT 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) They are dependent on hosts.

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Parasites typically do not kill their hosts but rely on them for survival. Killing their host means the loss of their own habitat, food source, and reproductive environment. Many parasites have evolved mechanisms to ensure their host's longevity, so they can continue to thrive inside or on their hosts without disrupting their normal physiology or behavior. Therefore, inflicting serious injury or killing their hosts is not a typical characteristic of parasites.

Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of Parasites