A parasite that lives within a plant tissue is called as
A
ectoparasite
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B
endoparasite
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C
epiphyte
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D
hydrophyte
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Solution
The correct option is D endoparasite
A parasite that lives within a plant tissue is called endoparasite.
All parasitic plants have modified roots, called haustoria, which penetrates the host plants, connecting them to the conductive system – either the xylem, the phloem, or both. The haustorium penetrates the tissues of a plant(host) and absorbs nutrients and water. For example, include broomrape, dodder, Rafflesia, and Hydnoraceae.
Hence A parasite that lives within a plant tissue is called as endoparasite.