How are parasitoids different from typical brood parasites?
A)they are usually not insects
B)they affect only plants
C)they lay eggs inside a host, which is eventually killed
D)they fool another species into caring for their young
E)they usually only affect the eggs of birds

Question

How are parasitoids different from typical brood parasites?  
A)they are usually not insects
B)they affect only plants
C)they lay eggs inside a host, which is eventually killed
D)they fool another species into caring for their young
E)they usually only affect the eggs of birds

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Parasitoids lay their eggs inside a host, and their offspring eventually kill the host. This is different from typical brood parasites, which lay their eggs in the nest of another species in order to trick that species into caring for their young.

How Are Parasitoids Different from Typical Brood Parasites