NEETZoologyOrganisms and Populations
Parasitic Relationships Examples A. Host-Specific Parasite 1. Lice on humans B. Generalist Parasite 2. Cuckoo laying eggs in a crow’s nest C. Co-evolution 3. Parasites that can parasitize multiple hosts D. Brood Parasitism 4. Host and parasite evolving together
Options
- AA - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2
- BA - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3
- CA - 3, B - 1, C - 2, D - 4
- DA - 4, B - 2, C - 3, D - 1
Correct answer
A. A - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2
Step-by-step solution
Host-specific parasites, like lice on humans, parasitize only one species. Generalist parasites can parasitize multiple hosts. Co-evolution involves both the host and the parasite evolving together. Brood parasitism is exemplified by the cuckoo laying eggs in a crow’s nest.