A parasite living inside body of the host is called:
Correct answer: D. Endoparasite
- A. Ectoparasite
- B. Obligate parasite
- C. Facultative parasite
- D. Endoparasite
Explanation
[A] Ectoparasite;parasite that lives outside of its host[B] obligate parasite is the parasite that cannot complete its life cycle without exploiting a host[C] Facultative Parasite's life cycle does not completely depend on the host[D] Endoparasite e.g tapeworm that lives insides the host
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