The Parasitic Worm Acanthocephalus Dirus Has Evolved an Adaptation That

question 23

Multiple Choice

The parasitic worm Acanthocephalus dirus has evolved an adaptation that causes its isopod host, Caecidotea intermedius, to

• A) spend more time out in the open.
• B) be attracted to larger fish.
• C) spend more time in refuges.
• D) be scared of larger fish.

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