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How do leeches manage to go unnoticed when they bite their host?
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?
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?
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?
How do leeches prevent blood clotting when feeding on their host?
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