A thick layer of cuticle on the surface of Ascaris indicates
A
Reproduction
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B
Growth
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C
Parasitism
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D
Evolution
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Solution
The correct option is C Parasitism
Parasitic animals show a number of parasitic adaptations. A thick layer of cuticle protects Ascaris from the action of digestive juices in the intestine of the host.