Parasite Identification and Explanation
Which of the following is a parasite? (a) a praying mantis (b) a zebra (c) a roundworm (d) all of the above
Final answer:The correct answer to the question is (c) a roundworm because it is the only organism among the choices that behaves as a parasite.
Parasites are organisms that live on or in a host organism and get their food from or at the expense of their host. From the options provided, a praying mantis, a zebra and a roundworm, only the roundworm is a parasite. Roundworms are known to inhabit the intestines of their host, usually causing harm. Hence, the correct answer to the question is (c) a roundworm.