A parasite living within tissue of host is

Epiphyte

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Endophyte

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Ecotophyte

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Endophyte
A bacteria or fungi that lives within in a plant within the intercellular spaces, tissue cavities, or vascular bundles without harming the host is called as endophytes. They often benefit the host.
So the correct option is B.

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