Question 35
Ecological AssociationsWhich of the following organisms is an endo-parasite?
- A.Tapeworm
- B.Flea
- C.Tick
- D.Aphid.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Tapeworm)
Explanation
An endoparasite lives inside its host. The tapeworm lives in the intestine; fleas, ticks and aphids feed from the outside (ectoparasites).