What Type of Organism Relies on a Host,but It Does

Question

What type of organism relies on a host,but it does not usually kill it?
A) Parasitoid
B) Parasite
C) Predator
D) Prey

Accepted Answer

Parasites rely on a host for sustenance and survival, but they do not typically kill their host immediately. They often live in or on the host for an extended period of time, feeding off of it gradually. In contrast, parasitoids do eventually kill their host, while predators actively hunt and kill their prey.