Which of the following phylum include organisms that are endoparasites?

Arthropoda

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Platyhelminthes

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Mollusca

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Solution

The correct option is B Platyhelminthes
The phylums Aschelminthes and Platyhelminthes both include endoparasites (a parasite that lives inside the host). A few examples from each phylum are
Aschelminthes - Ascaris (Intestinal worm), Filarial worm, Loa loa (Eye worm), etc.
Platyhelminthes - Planaria, Liverfluke, Tapeworm, etc.

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