How does predation differ from parasitism?
a. Parasitism is beneficial to the host, whereas predation always harms the prey.
b. Parasites rarely kill their host, while predators kill their prey.
c. Predation happens between trophic levels, while parasitism happens within a trophic level.
d. Parasites are only insects or mites, while predators can be any kind of large animal.
Answer: c. Predation happens between trophic levels, while parasitism happens within a trophic level.
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