Parasites that live inside the host body are called ___ .

pseudo parasites

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synthetic parasites

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ectoparasites

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endoparasites

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The correct option is D endoparasites
Parasites like tapeworm and roundworm live inside the internal organs or tissues of their hosts and derive nutrition from them. Such parasites are called as endoparasites.

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Parasites that live inside the host body are called ___ .

The correct option is D endoparasitesParasites like tapeworm and roundworm live inside the internal organs or tissues of their hosts and derive nutrition from them. Such parasites are called as endoparasites.

The correct option is D endoparasites
Parasites like tapeworm and roundworm live inside the internal organs or tissues of their hosts and derive nutrition from them. Such parasites are called as endoparasites.