Parasitic Species Tend to Have Simple Morphologies

question 30

Multiple Choice

Parasitic species tend to have simple morphologies.Which of the following statements best explains this observation?

• A)Parasites are lower organisms,and this is why they have simple morphologies.
• B)Parasites do not live long enough to inherit acquired characteristics.
• C)Simple morphologies have been naturally selected for in most parasites.
• D)Parasites have not yet had time to progress,because they are young evolutionarily.

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