Question

question 39
1 pts
why do parasites not want to harm their hosts?
they depend on them for survival
they arent capable of harming the host
parasites need hosts to provide transportation
they want to protect the ecosystem

Explanation:

Parasites rely on hosts for resources like nutrients. If the host is severely harmed or dies, the parasite loses its source of survival. The other options are incorrect: parasites can harm hosts (so "aren't capable" is wrong), transportation is not the main reason (over - simplifies the relationship), and protecting the ecosystem is not the parasite's motivation (parasites act in their own self - interest for survival).

Answer:

They depend on them for survival.