Definitions and Examples of parasite, predator
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
An organism that lives on or inside another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
Example
The tick is a parasite that feeds on the blood of its host.
An animal that preys on other animals for food.
Example
The lion is a predator that hunts zebras and gazelles.
Key Differences: parasite vs predator
- 1Parasite is an organism that benefits from another organism, while causing harm to the host.
- 2Predator is an organism that hunts and kills other organisms for food.
Effective Usage of parasite, predator
- 1Science: Use these antonyms in biology to describe different types of organisms.
- 2Vocabulary Building: Learn these antonyms to expand your vocabulary.
- 3Environmental Studies: Discuss the impact of parasites and predators on ecosystems.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of symbiote are parasite and predator. While parasite benefits from another organism while causing harm to the host, predator hunts and kills other organisms for food. These antonyms can be used in science, vocabulary building, and environmental studies.
