Question
List any four parasitic adaptations in a parasite.
OR
List any four features evolved in animals to adapt to their parasitic mode of life.✓
Answer
- Loss of unnecessary sense organs.
- Presence of hooks/ adhesive organs and suckers.
- Loss of digestive system.
- High reproductive capacity
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