This is the question for the letter P: Parasite!
Which of these organisms is a parasite?
A. Copperhead
B. Tapeworm
C. Vulture
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The answer is B: Tapeworm
The tapeworm is a parasite.
Parasites are organisms that live on or in a host organism, use the host for their food source, and is harmful to the host.
Tapeworms can live in the intestinal tracts of humans and are long, segmented worms. The main way tapeworms enter humans is through undercooked meat from infected animals. Medication is used to kill the parasite.