Identify an endoparasite found in animals.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Flatworms.
- Flatworm endoparasites often have complex life cycles involving multiple hosts. For instance, trematodes typically require an intermediate host (like a snail) before reaching their final host (such as a mammal).
- Cestodes also have complex life cycles that involve intermediate hosts where larvae develop before infecting the final host.
- Adaptations for Parasitism:
- Suckers and Hooks: Many parasitic flatworms have specialized structures like suckers and hooks to attach to the host's tissues.