Many Parasites Evolved Complex Life Cycles Because

question 64

Multiple Choice

Many parasites evolved complex life cycles because

• A) they are too simple to disperse readily.
• B) they are poor at recognizing new hosts.
• C) they were driven to it by host defenses.
• D) complex life cycles increase the probability of a parasite's transfer to a new host.
• E) their ancestors had complex life cycles and they simply retained them.

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