Question

Ticks suck blood from a host organism. This is an example of

Answer 1

This is a parasitic relationship.

Answer 2

Answer:

Parasitism

Explanation:

Parasitism is the association between two organisms in which one organism (parasite) is benefited while the other (host) is harmed. The parasite is a heterotrophic organism that derives its nutrition from the living tissues of the host organism. In the given example, tick suck blood from their host and are exhibiting parasitism.