Question

Cuscuta is an example of :

• A. Brood parasitism
• B. Predation
• C. Endoparasitism
• D. Ectoparasitism

Answer 1

The correct option is D Ectoparasitism

Cuscutta (Amarbel) is a total stem parasite that grows on a number of plants like - Citrus, Duranta, Zizyphus, etc. It sends a number of haustoria into the host. Xylem and phloem of haustorium make connection with sap and food channel of host. Predation is an interaction in which member of one species capture, kill and eat up member of Endoparasite lives inside the host body.

So, the correct answer is 'Ectoparasitism'.