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A parasite that lives within a plant tissue is called as

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ectoparasite
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endoparasite
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epiphyte
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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.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Endoparasite'.

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