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What defines endoparasites?
Options
- AParasites that live outside the host’s body
- BParasites that live inside the host’s body at different sites
- CParasites that do not require a host for their life cycle
- DParasites that only affect plants
Correct answer
B. Parasites that live inside the host’s body at different sites
Step-by-step solution
In contrast, endoparasites are those that live inside the host body at different sites (liver, kidney, lungs, red blood cells, etc.). The life cycles of endoparasites are more complex because of their extreme specialization. Their morphological and anatomical features are greatly simplified while emphasizing their reproductive potential.Brood parasitism in birds is a fascinating example of parasitism in which the parasitic bird lays its eggs in the nest of its host and lets the host incubate them. During the course