Question

Wasp larvae can grow inside a type of caterpillar known as the tomato hornworm. the caterpillars are eventually killed when they are eaten from the inside by the larvae. what type of symbiotic relationship is this?

Answer 1

Answer:

parasitism

Explanation: Becouse they leach off the tomato hornworm

Answer 2

The type of relationship between wasp larvae and tomato hornworm caterpillar is called parasitism.

• Wasp larvae are dependent upon tomato hornworm caterpillars for their nutrition.
• The mother wasp lays eggs in the tomato hornworm.
• After they hatch, they start feeding on the caterpillar and form cocoons.
• The larvae eventually kill the caterpillar by feeding on their body.
• However, the caterpillars are not benefitted by this dependency.