Question

Which statement is false about parasitism?

• A. Parasites have a high degree of specialization for their mode of life
• B. The parasites are generally smaller than the host
• C. The parasites are destroyed by the hosts
• D. They reproduce at a faster rate than their hosts

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The parasites are destroyed by the hosts

• The statement, the parasites are destroyed by the hosts is incorrect about parasitism.

• A relationship between organisms of different species where an organism is benefited and other is harmed is known as parasitism.

• The organism which is benefited is known as parasite while the harmed one is called the host.