Topics
CISCE: Class 12
Key Points: Parasitic Adaptations
| Adaptation | Structural / Biological Feature | Function | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attachment | Suckers, hooks or adhesive structures | Firm attachment to host | Tapeworm, flukes |
| Organ reduction | Loss of locomotory, sense and digestive organs | Dependence on host for nutrition | Endoparasites |
| Multiple hosts | Use of intermediate hosts or vectors | Increases chances of survival | Plasmodium |
| Reproduction | Highly developed reproductive organs | Produces large number of offspring | Parasites |
| Life cycle | Polyembryony and complex life cycle | Ensures species continuity | Fasciola |
Related concepts
- Adaptation in Animals - Adaptation in Reptiles
- Adaptation in Animals - Adaptation in Mountain Animal
- Adaptation in Animals - Adaptations in Tropical Rainforests
