Ticks Are Parasites That Obtain Nutrients by Ingesting Blood from a Host

question 2

Multiple Choice

Ticks are parasites that obtain nutrients by ingesting blood from a host animal. Ticks would be classified as ________.

• A) filter feeders
• B) substrate feeders
• C) fluid feeders
• D) bulk feeders

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Definitions:

Encoding

The process by which information is transformed into a format that can be stored in memory, an initial step in the creation of a memory trace.

Storage

The retention of encoded information over time in memory.

Encoding

The act of transforming data so it can be retained in memory storage.

Chunking

A method of grouping information into larger units, making it easier to remember or process.