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

question 11

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 behaviour 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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