An organism that does not itself consume its prey but rather its offspring does is termed a

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A parasitoid is an organism that lays eggs inside or on another organism (the host), and the offspring of the parasitoid consume the host as they develop. This is different from a parasite, which typically feeds on the host's tissues or fluids without killing it. Detritivores consume dead and decaying organic matter, and decomposers break down organic matter into simpler forms.

An Organism That Does Not Itself Consume Its Prey but Rather