A Filter Feeder Differs from a Parasite in That

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Multiple Choice

A filter feeder differs from a parasite in that

• A) a filter feeder requires a host, while a parasite is free living.
• B) a filter feeder uses a straining device to obtain food, while a parasite feeds on fluids or tissues of a host.
• C) a filter feeder ingests food items, while a parasite absorbs food items.
• D) filter feeders are only found in marine environments, while parasites are strictly terrestrial.
• E) a filter feeder strains food from the environment, while a parasite captures and subdues its prey.

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