Question

What do you mean by parasitic castration? Give one example.

Answer 1

Parasitic castration is the strategy, by a parasite, of blocking reproduction by its host, completely or in part, to its own benefit. This is one of six major strategies within parasitism.  it harms the host badly.

For example, Hemioniscus balani, a parasitic castrator of hermaphroditic barnacles, feeds on ovarian fluid, so that its host loses female reproductive ability but still can function as a male.

Answer 2

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⭐. Degeneration of gonads ( testis ) of the host due to presence of a parasite is called parasitic castration.

⭐. Ex : sacculina ( a crustacean parasite) causes degeration of ovaries in the crabs.