The Tiny Wasp Ooencyrtus Kuvanae Lays Its Eggs Inside the Egg

question 114

Multiple Choice

The tiny wasp Ooencyrtus kuvanae lays its eggs inside the egg masses of gypsy moths. When the wasp larvae hatch, they burrow into the gypsy moth caterpillars and eat them from the inside. After they have completed their development, the adult wasps emerge from the bodies of the moth caterpillars, killing them in the process. This relationship is classified as

• A) mutualism.
• B) competition.
• C) predation.
• D) coevolution.
• E) parasitism.

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Definitions:

Medulla

A central region of an organ, notably in the brain (medulla oblongata) affecting vital functions like breathing and heart rate, and in the kidney involved in regulating electrolyte balance.

Renal Papillae

The apex of the renal pyramid, which projects into the renal pelvis and where urine flows into the ureter.

Ptosis

A drooping or dropping of an organ or part; for example, the eyelid or the kidney.

Kidneys

A pair of bean-shaped organs that filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood, which are then excreted as urine.