Why are some organisms called parasites?

They make their own food

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They steal food from host organisms

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They are omnivores

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They can survive without host

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Solution

The correct option is B They steal food from host organisms
Parasites live on host organisms for nourishment. They take the food from the host for themselves resulting in the host falling sick.

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