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Environment & Ecology2024
Consider the following:
  1. Carabid beetles
  2. Centipedes
  3. Flies
  4. Termites
  5. Wasps
Parasitoid species are found in how many of the above kind of organisms?

Explanation

The correct option is that parasitoid species are found in only three of the listed organisms: Flies, Wasps, and Termites. Parasitoids, which are organisms that live in or on a host and ultimately kill it, typically belong to groups like certain flies (Diptera) and wasps (Hymenoptera), which are well-studied for their ecological roles in controlling pest populations. Termites, while primarily detritivores, can host various parasitic or parasitoid organisms due to their social structure. In contrast, carabid beetles and centipedes do not typically house parasitoids, making the count three. This understanding is aligned with ecological principles and relationships discussed in environmental science contexts, such as those found in the NCERT curriculum.

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