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Question
Mention any four special adaptive evolved in parasites for their parasite mode of life.
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Solution
Adaptations evolved in parasites for their parasitic mode of life:
1. Excessive multiplication: Parasites multiply excessively to produce a large number of young ones so that some of them may survive in the unfavourable conditions and reach the host.
2. Anaerobic respiration: Many endoparasites may respire anaerobically.
3. Adhesive organs: Parasites have adhesive organs to prevent dislodging from the host-like suckers in leeches and tapeworms.
4. Resistant cysts and eggs: Resistant cysts and eggs help in the safe transfer of parasites to their specific hosts.
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