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What does a parasite depends on its host for?
A parasite depends on its host for nutrients, shelter, and sometimes for reproduction. Without a host, many parasites would not be able to survive and reproduce.
What do you call the habitat of a parasite?
The habitat of a parasite is called a host. The host provides the environment for the parasite to live, feed, and reproduce.
Why is virus not considered nonliving?
they can not reproduce without a host cell .
Can a virus without its host for very long?
If you are asking if a virus can live very long without its host, then no. Viruses aren't alive in the first place. Because viruses can't reproduce on their own, they are not considered living organisms. Because they aren't living to begin with, they cannot die.
Do viruses grow on dead cells?
Viruses that enter a cell do not die. A virus cannot reproduce on its own so it needs to find a cell in which to live. After the virus is done reproducing, most host cells die.
