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a mosquito feeding off of another animal is an example of __ mutualism parasitism commensalism predation 2 point

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a mosquito feeding off of another animal is an example of __ mutualism parasitism commensalism predation 2 point

a mosquito feeding off of another animal is an example of
__
mutualism
parasitism
commensalism
predation
2 point

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Parasitism.<br /><br />A mosquito benefits by taking blood (food) from another animal. The other animal is harmed by the loss of blood and potential transmission of diseases. This relationship, where one organism benefits at the expense of another, defines parasitism.<br />
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