So if Anopheles is not a parasite, what should be the answer?
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The question asks to find out odd one out in terms of ectoparasite and endoparasite. Ectoparasites- An organism that lives on the outer surface of another organism (host) and which does not contribute to the survival of the host is called ectoparasite. Endoparasites- Parasites living within the host are called endoparasites.
Cuscuta- Ectoparasite
Hirudinea- Ectoparasite
Anopheles- Mosquito which causes malaria that is agent that carries plasmodium parasite
Plasmodium- Endoparasite
So here all are agents except for plasmodium. Hence plasmodium is correct answer
So Anopheles are basically the mosquitoes which transfer plasmodium parasites that causes malaria.
Thanks and regards.
The question asks to find out odd one out in terms of ectoparasite and endoparasite. Ectoparasites- An organism that lives on the outer surface of another organism (host) and which does not contribute to the survival of the host is called ectoparasite. Endoparasites- Parasites living within the host are called endoparasites.
Cuscuta- Ectoparasite
Hirudinea- Ectoparasite
Anopheles- Mosquito which causes malaria that is agent that carries plasmodium parasite
Plasmodium- Endoparasite
So here all are agents except for plasmodium. Hence plasmodium is correct answer
So Anopheles are basically the mosquitoes which transfer plasmodium parasites that causes malaria.
Thanks and regards.