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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