Endoparasites are found inside the host body. Mention the special structure, possessed by these and which enables them to survive in those conditions.

Endoparasites have extreme specialisations which makes their life cylces more complex.

To survive inside the host body, the evolve the following adaptations –


• High reproductive capacity


• Presence of adhesive organs or suckers to cling on to the host.


• Loss of digestive system.


• Loss of unnecessary sense organs.


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