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The parasite which are capable of developing upon a few closely related host species is called_______________?

Correct answer: A. Oligophagous parasites

  • A. Oligophagous parasites
  • B. Polyhagous parasites
  • C. Facultative parasites
  • D. Transitory parasites

Explanation

Oligophagous parasites attack only a few closely related host species, unlike polyphagous parasites, which use many unrelated hosts. The prefix “oligo-” means few.

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