Select the statement(s) that accurately describe how parasitism affects
populations within the ecosystem.
Parasites do not affect the host at all. The host is simply a home for a parasite
and provides the parasite a way to increase their population.
Parasites and hosts coexist. This means that neither population is harmed in
this relationship.
Parasites gain nutrition from their host. This steady food supply can help the
parasite population grow.
Parasites can affect plant, animal, and insect populations.
Parasites gain nutrition from their host. This means that the host will eventually
be harmed or may die. This negatively affects the host population.