When an insect larvae slowly consumes and eventually kills its host,it is called a(n)
A) hyperparasite.
B) phytophagous.
C) saprophagous.
D) hyperpredaceous.
E) parasitoid.

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The phenomenon described is that of a parasitoid, which is an organism that lays its eggs on or inside a host, and the subsequent larvae feed on the host and eventually kill it. This is a common strategy among certain types of insects, such as wasps and flies, and is used as a means of reproduction. The other options are not applicable to this scenario: hyperparasites feed on other parasites, phytophagous insects feed on plants, saprophagous organisms feed on dead organic matter, and hyperpredaceous organisms are not a recognized category.

When an Insect Larvae Slowly Consumes and Eventually Kills Its