In the following situations, which organism would be considered a microparasite?
A) A large tapeworm living in a dog's intestine
B) A disease-causing fungus living on tree bark
C) The myxoma virus used to control rabbits in Australia
D) Tiny lice found on the skin of monkeys and other mammals
E) Microscopic red mites that are parasites on bloodsucking midges

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Microparasites are typically small, rapidly multiplying organisms that cause disease in their hosts. The myxoma virus used to control rabbits in Australia fits this description. The other options involve larger parasites or ectoparasites that do not fit the definition of a microparasite.

In the Following Situations, Which Organism Would Be Considered a Microparasite