In contrast to predation,a parasite usually
A) does not kill the animal on which, or in which, it lives.
B) kills its host.
C) is a short-term visitor.
D) is larger than its host.
E) does not kill the animal on which, or in which, it lives and is larger than its host.

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A parasite usually does not kill the animal on which, or in which, it lives. Instead, it feeds on the host's nutrients and can cause harm over a longer period of time, but not to the point of killing the host.

In Contrast to Predation,a Parasite Usually