. Cuscuta is an example of
A: Brood parasitism
B: Predation
C: Endoparasitism
D: Ectoparasitism
Best Answer
Explanation :
- Cuscuta (Amarbel) is a complete stem parasite that lives on Citrus, Duranta, Zizyphus, and other plants.
- It injects several haustoria into the host.
- The haustorium's xylem and phloem connect to the sap and food channel of the host.
- Predation is when a member of one species captures, kills, and eats a member of the Endoparasite living inside the host body.
Final Answer :
Hence the correct answer is option D : Ectoparasitism
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