Question

Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of ‘Ectoparasitism’.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Some plants are parasitic (i.e. Mistletoe) and other plants are parasitized. Many human diseases are caused by parasites (malaria, sleeping sickness etc) so this is clearly a disadvantage but humans can use parasites to their benefit. Many biological controls involve the use of parasites.