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Which one of the following is not a parasitic
adaptation ?
- ALoss of digestive organs
- BLoss of unnecessary sense organs
- CDevelopment of adhesive organs
- DLoss of reproductive capacity
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Correct answer: D
In Parasitism, one species (parasite) is benefitted and the other (host) is harmed. Parasites have very high reproduction capacity. The life cycles of parasites are often complex, involving one or two intermediate hosts or vectors to facilitate parasitisation of its primary host.
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