Parasites undergo asexual reproduction in

Definitive host

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Intermediate host

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Paratenic host

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Reservoir host

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Solution

The correct option is B Intermediate host
An intermediate host is a vector of the parasite to reach its definitive host in which it will become mature. Thus, it serves only as a site where the parasite spends a particular developmental stage of its life cycle i.e., larval stage. For example, cows, pigs, and fish serve as intermediate hosts for tapeworms. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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