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Cuscuta is an example of

A
Endoparasitism
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Predation
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Ectoparasitism
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Brood parasitism.
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Solution

The correct option is C Ectoparasitism
Cuscuta is completely dependent on host for food, water and minerals. It lives outside the host body of an organism. therefore, it is an example of holoparasitism and ectoparasitism. So the correct option is "Ectoparasitism"

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