Assertion :Assertion: external parasitism is generally marked by much more extreme specialization than internal parasitism Reason: Reason: The structure of the internal parasite is usually very complex possessing suckers and reproductive organs ....

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

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Solution

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
External parasites are much more complex then the internal parasites because of their advanced digestive, reproductive structures. Leech, fleas, ticks are some examples for external parasites.
Internal parasites have complex structures like suckers and the reproduce efficiently in the host body. Tapeworms, liver flukes are the examples for internal parasites.
Therefore both the statements are correct but the reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

so, the correct option is 'Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation for Assertion'.

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