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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Organisms and Populations

Question:
Cuscuta is an example of which type of population interaction?
Options:
Mutualism
Ectoparasite
Endoparasite
Amensalism
Correct Answer:
Ectoparasite
Explanation:
Parasites that feed on the external surface of the host organism are called ectoparasites. Cuscuta, a parasitic plant that is commonly found growing on hedge plants, has lost its chlorophyll and leaves in the course of evolution. It derives its nutrition from the host plant which it parasitises.