During the Course of the Formation of a Parasite/host Relationship

question 30

Multiple Choice

During the course of the formation of a parasite/host relationship, a critical first step in this evolution would be

• A) changing the behavior of the host or intermediate host.
• B) developing asexual reproduction.
• C) deriving nourishment without killing the host.
• D) starting as an ectoparasite and then later becoming an endoparasite.
• E) utilizing heterotropic nutrition during infection and autotrophic nutrition during dormancy.

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