A characteristic shared by both predators and parasites is that they

1. feed on decomposing plant material
2. capture and kill animals for food
3. live inside their hosts
4. attack a living food source

the answer is 2 right

I disagree.

No. Check the definitions of parasite and predator.

Yes, the answer is option 2: "capture and kill animals for food." Both predators and parasites feed on other organisms. Predators capture and kill animals directly, while parasites rely on living hosts for their survival and obtain nutrients by feeding on the host's tissues or fluids. To arrive at this answer, you can use your knowledge of basic ecological concepts or conduct research on the characteristics of both predators and parasites.

so its 1