Pathogens are Considered a Special Type of Parasite Because They

Question

Pathogens are considered a special type of parasite because they
A)invariably kill their prey.
B)affect specific portions of the host.
C)cause disease in their hosts.
D)live on or in the host organism.

Accepted Answer

Pathogens are considered a special type of parasite because they cause disease in their hosts. While some parasites may not necessarily cause disease in their hosts, pathogens do and therefore are classified differently.