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Question
Fleas and dogs have a parasite/host relationship. What happens to the fleas in a home when another dog is brought into the home?(1 point)
Responses
The flea population increases because the relationship is mutually beneficial.
The flea population increases because the relationship is mutually beneficial.
The flea population increases because there are more dogs to live on.
The flea population increases because there are more dogs to live on.
The flea population decreases because fleas are not be able to live on all dogs.
The flea population decreases because fleas are not be able to live on all dogs.
The flea population decreases because the fleas harm the dogs they live on.
The flea population decreases because the fleas harm the dogs they live on.
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In this scenario, the most accurate response is:
The flea population increases because there are more dogs to live on.
Bringing another dog into the home provides additional hosts for the fleas, allowing their population to increase as they have more opportunities to feed.
