The parasite which are capable of developing upon a few closely related host species is called_______________?
Correct answer: D. Oligophagous parasites
- A. Transitory parasites
- B. Polyhagous parasites
- C. Facultative parasites
- D. Oligophagous 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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