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Standard V
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Parasites and Their Effects
An organism t...
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An organism that obtains nutrients from a host organism is called a

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parasite
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scavenger
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omnivores
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herbivores
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Solution

The correct option is A parasite
A parasite is an organism that lives in or on a host. It derives food and nutrients from the host. Parasites harm the host. Leech is an example of a parasite.

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