On Isle Royale in Lake Superior, moose are prey for wolves and hosts for a parasite known as the moose tick that causes them to lose fur. In this community, how does predation differ from the parasitic relationship?

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Predators, such as wolves, kill their prey (moose) to eat and survive, whereas parasites, like the moose tick, live off their hosts (moose) for a longer period without immediately killing them, often resulting in a more prolonged relationship.

On Isle Royale in Lake Superior, Moose Are Prey for Wolves