In the Following Situations, Which Organism Would Be Considered a Microparasite

question 76

Multiple Choice

In the following situations, which organism would be considered a microparasite?

• A) A large tapeworm living in a dog's intestine
• B) A disease-causing fungus living on tree bark
• C) The myxoma virus used to control rabbits in Australia
• D) Tiny lice found on the skin of monkeys and other mammals
• E) Microscopic red mites that are parasites on bloodsucking midges

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