Insects that lay their eggs in and whose larvae subsequently feed on the soft tissues of the host are
A)typical parasites.
B)commensals.
C)parasitoids.
D)predators.
E)cannibalistic.

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Insects that lay their eggs in and whose larvae subsequently feed on the soft tissues of the host are known as parasitoids. Unlike typical parasites, which may harm their host but generally do not kill it, parasitoids are known for ultimately killing their hosts. Commensals benefit from their interactions with the host but do not cause harm, predators directly attack and kill their prey, and cannibalistic insects feed on members of their own species.

Insects That Lay Their Eggs in and Whose Larvae Subsequently