MHT CET Medical202622 April 2026Evening ShiftBiologyAnimal KingdomActual
Which one of the following is INCORRECT about endoparasites?
Options
- APresence of suckers.
- BLoss of digestive system
- CLoss of unnecessary sense organs.
- DVery low reproductive capacity.
Correct answer
D. Very low reproductive capacity.
Step-by-step solution
Endoparasites are parasites that live inside the host body at different sites like the liver, kidney, lungs, red blood cells, etc. They have evolved special adaptations to survive in the host, which include the loss of unnecessary sense organs, presence of adhesive organs or suckers to cling on to the host, loss of the digestive system, and a high reproductive capacity. The statement mentioning a very low reproductive capacity is incorrect because endoparasites produce a large number of offspring to ensure their su