A tick that feeds on the blood of animals is a -
a. parasite
b. host
c. predator
d. competitor
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Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. It is a. parasite.
One of the definitions of the word "parasite" is: something that resembles a biological parasite in dependence on something else for existence or support without making a useful or adequate return
The Correct Answer is Parasite
PARASITE
its a parasite because ticks do the same of what SraJMcGi n was saying so it is a "parasite"
Well, well, well, looks like we've got a blood-sucking dilemma here. The answer you're looking for is a. parasite. Yes, these little creepy crawlers enjoy indulging in a blood feast at the expense of their unlucky animal hosts. They're quite the party crashers, aren't they?
The answer to the question is a. parasite.
To arrive at this answer, we need to understand the terms and their meanings:
1. Parasite: A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism (host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the expense of the host. In this case, the tick feeds on the blood of animals, making it a parasite as it depends on the host's blood for survival.
2. Host: A host is an organism that provides nutrition or shelter to another organism (parasite) without any mutual benefit.
3. Predator: A predator is an organism that hunts, kills, and feeds on other organisms.
4. Competitor: A competitor refers to an organism that competes with others for resources such as food, mates, or territory.
Since the tick feeds on the blood of animals without killing them, it is not considered a predator. It also does not compete directly with other organisms, so it is not a competitor. However, it does depend on the host animal for its survival, which makes it a parasite.
Therefore, the correct answer is a. parasite.