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JAMB Biology 2008 Question 45

Question 45

Adaptation

A major adaptive feature of endoparasites is the

  1. A.loss of the organ of movement
  2. B.presence of claws
  3. C.loss of the central nervous system
  4. D.presence of piercing mouthparts.
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Answer: A (loss of the organ of movement)

Explanation

Endoparasites like tapeworms live inside the host's gut, where they are carried along and surrounded by food, so they have lost organs of movement.