CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

An organism that attacks, kills, and feeds on other animals is called a


A

saprophyte

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

Parasite

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C

prey

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

predator

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D

predator


Organisms that attack, kill and feed on other organisms (prey) are called predators. Saprophytes are organisms that feed on dead and decaying matter. Fungi are saprophytes. A parasite is an organism that lives on or depends on another organism for survival. Examples of parasites include ticks, mosquitoes, tapeworms, etc.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Energy Flow in an Ecosystem
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon