An Organism That Lives on or in Another Organism and Uses

question 9

Short Answer

An organism that lives on or in another organism and uses that other organism to the detriment of the host organism is a(n) ________.

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the total quantity produced, indicating the per unit cost of production.

Scale of Production

The size or extent of the production operations of a firm, determining its capacity to produce goods or services.

Average Costs

The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, representing the cost per unit of output.

Returns to Scale

The variation in production output resulting from a proportional alteration of all input factors in the manufacturing process.