WAEC Biology 1993 Question 28

Question 28

Ecological Associations

What type of relationship exists between a tapeworm and an infected mammal?

  1. A.Symbiosis
  2. B.Commensalism
  3. C.Predation
  4. D.Parasitism
  5. E.Saprophytism
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Answer: D (Parasitism)

Explanation

The tapeworm feeds on the host's digested food and harms it: parasitism.