Q.

Lice is an example of ectoparasite and Tapeworm is an example of endoparasite. What is the similarity between the two?

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a

Both feeds on the body of the host

b

The mode of nutrition in both is heterotrophic

c

They are not able to make their own food

d

All of the above

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Both Lice and Tapeworm are parasites that is they fed on the body of their hosts. Both of them are not able to prepare their own food and are totally dependent on other organisms that is their host for nutrition. This is called as heterotrophic nutrition.

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