Biology Forums - Study Force

1) Which of the following rows correctly describes the difference between predation and parasitism?

a.
Predation
Parasitism
The host species is not killed, but its life is barely sustained to benefit the other species.
The host species is not killed, but its life is barely sustained to benefit the other species.

b.
Predation
Parasitism
The host species is unharmed, and its life is sustained to benefit the other species.
The host species killed or barely left alive to benefit the other species.

c.
Predation
Parasitism
The host species is killed to benefit the other species.
The host species is not killed, but its life is barely sustained to benefit the other species.

d.
Predation
Parasitism
The host species killed or barely left alive to benefit the other species.
The host species is unharmed, and its life is sustained to benefit the other species.



i think is c but not sure








2) Match the following situations with their correct interactions.

Leaf cutter ants cultivate a fungal garden to feed the fungus to the ant larvae.  Answer
 

Tongue-eating louse attach to a fish’s tongue and feed on the fish blood while acting like a normal tongue.  Answer
 

Barnacles on a whale are exposed to new food sources while living on the whale’s backs.  Answer
 

Japanese spider crabs have algae living on their shell for camouflage.  Answer
 

Mites attach to beetles for easy transportation from one location to another.  Answer

Content hidden

thanks for your help