Question

Which statement is an example of parasitism? A. Psuedoscorpions hide under beetles’ wings for protection and transport. B. Wasps lay eggs inside hornworms and after the eggs hatch, the wasp larvae feed on the hornworm. C. Lions and hyenas live in a savanna ecosystem and eat the same prey, antelopes. D. Otters contribute to a high level of diversity in their ecosystem because they eat urchins, allowing kelp to grow. E. Ladybugs consume insects such as aphids, mealyworms, and spider mites.

Answer 1

the answer is..... (c.)
Parasitism is a relationship between two organisms where one is usually harmed and the other gets benefits from the relationship. Parasites are smaller than their host organism and can reproduce quicker, causing more damage to the host. Endoparasites live inside the host's body and ectoparasites live on the outside of the body.
Endoparasites in Humans

Here are examples of endoparasites in humans and the diseases they cause:

Acanthamoeba - Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE)

Balamuthia mandrillaris - Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE)

Babesia - Babesiosis

Balantidium coli - Balantidiasis

Blastocystis - Blastocystosis

Cryptosporidium - Cryptosporidiosis

Dientamoeba fragilis - Dientamoebiasis

Entamoeba histolytica - Amoebiasis

Giardia lamblia - Giardiasis

Isospora belli - Isosporiasis

Leishmania - Leishmaniasis

Naegleria fowleri - Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis

Plasmodium falciparum - Malaria

Rhinosporidium seeberi - Rhinosporidiosis

Sarcocystis - Sarcosporidiosis

Toxoplasma gondii - Toxoplasmosis

Trichomonas vaginalis - Trichomoniasis

Trypanosoma brucei - African trypanosomiasis or sleeping sickness

Trypanosoma cruzi - Chagas disease

I hope it will help you

Answer 2

B: wasps will lay eggs in tomato hornworm caterpillars. once hatched, larvae will eat the caterpillar. found on quizlet. hope it helps