A wingless fly has a flat body and is capable of attaching itself to the feathers of a bird.It sucks the bird's blood without causing disease.The best description of this parasite is
A) a pathogen having a bird as a host.
B) a microparasite evolved to remain with its host.
C) an endoparasite evolved to remain with its host.
D) an ectoparasite evolved to remain with its host.
E) an endoparasite that feeds on only one host species.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The wingless fly is an ectoparasite, meaning it lives on the outside of its host's body. It is also evolved to remain with its host, as it is capable of attaching itself to the feathers of a bird. Therefore, the best description of this parasite is option D, an ectoparasite evolved to remain with its host.

A Wingless Fly Has a Flat Body and Is Capable