Question

Which of the following statements is not true about parasitism?

Options

• The host is generally larger than the parasite.

• An efficient parasite usually kills its host.

• Smaller parasites often live as endoparasites within the body of the host.

• Ectoparasites are attached to the outside of the host's body by specialized organs.

Answer 1

An efficient parasite usually kills its host.

Explanation:

In parasitism, the host is generally larger than the parasite, and smaller parasites often live inside the host’s body (endoparasites), while ectoparasites attach to the outside using specialized organs. However, an efficient parasite does not usually kill its host because it depends on the host for survival.