Q.67 While living in and on the host species, the animal parasite has evolved
certain adaptations. Describe these adaptations with example
Ans. Parasites have evolved special adaptations such as
(i) The loss of unnecessary sense organs as in lice, mites, and fleas don't have wings.
(iii) Presence of adhesive organs or suckers to cling on to the host-in tapeworms and leeches.
(iii) Loss of digestive system i.e., tapeworm.
(iv) High reproductive capacity i.e., roundworm produces large progeny
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