Question

The impact of a macro-parasite (large) on a host is a function of what?

The number of parasites at a point in time


The condition of the host at the time of infection


Being infected

Answer 1

The number of parasites at a point in time

Step-by-step explanation:

Macroparasites include parasitic helminths, such as nematodes, tapeworms, and flukes, as well as parasitic arthropods, including parasitoids, and ectoparasites, such as ticks, fleas, and biting flies that might act as vectors of microparasites.