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The parasites which capable of parasitizing a considerable number of host species is called____________________?

Correct answer: A. Polyhagous parasites

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

Explanation

A polyphagous parasite or parasitoid can use many different host species, whereas an oligophagous one is restricted to a smaller group of related hosts. The option's spelling should be polyphagous, not polyhagous.

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