Parasitism and Symbiosis Quiz
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How do leeches manage to go unnoticed when they bite their host?

  • They emit a foul odor that masks their presence
  • They camouflage themselves to match the host's skin color
  • Their saliva has an anesthetic property (correct)
  • They produce a numbing sound to distract the host
  • What function does the luminescent organ serve in female angler fish?

  • To deter predators in the deep sea
  • To store excess nutrients
  • To provide warmth during mating
  • To attract prey for feeding (correct)
  • In the symbiotic relationship between male and female angler fish, what is the role of the male fish?

  • Degenerate into essentially a reproductive sac (correct)
  • Provide essential nutrients for the female's survival
  • Act as a protector of the female fish
  • Serve as a host for the female's eggs
  • How do leeches prevent blood clotting when feeding on their host?

    <p>By secreting an anticoagulant in their saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

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