Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan that feeds on white blood cells and bacteria living on the cells lining the female human vagina, thereby creating a common sexually transmitted disease often known as "trich." The feeding mechanism of this protozoan makes it a ________.
A)parasite
B)autotroph
C)producer
D)mixotroph

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Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasite because it feeds on host cells and causes harm to the host, which is characteristic of parasitic organisms.

Trichomonas Vaginalis Is a Protozoan That Feeds on White Blood