Question

Write a short note on the parasitic adaptations.

Answer 1

A parasite is those organism which lives at the expense of other organism, and in return it cause injury or harm to the host. ... To lead a parasitic mode of life, the parasites have adapted themselves in such a way as to survive and adjust itself with the body environment of their host. mark as brainliest pls

Answer 2

PARASITIC ADAPTATIONS :

Listed below are some of the adaptations that are adapted by the parasites -

i) Parasites possesses organs that are of adhesive type so that they can easily stick into the host. For example : Parasitic members of Platyhelminthes phylum possesses hooks.

ii) Parasites starts lacking the system for digesting substances.

iii) Also, they have adapted to survive without the unrequired sense organs.

iv) The parasites possesses a high capacity to reproduce their offsprings.