Questions: Which are parasitic arthropods?
a fleas, lice, bedbugs
b fleas, lice, beetles
c bees, ants, mites
d wasps, lice, bedbugs
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Transcript text: Which are parasitic arthropods?
a fleas, lice, bedbugs
b fleas, lice, beetles
c bees, ants, mites
d wasps, lice, bedbugs
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Solution
The answer is the first one (a): fleas, lice, bedbugs.
Explanation for each option:
a. Fleas, lice, bedbugs - Correct. All three are parasitic arthropods. Fleas and lice are well-known parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts, while bedbugs are also blood-feeding parasites that infest human living spaces.
b. Fleas, lice, beetles - Incorrect. While fleas and lice are parasitic, beetles are not typically parasitic arthropods.
c. Bees, ants, mites - Incorrect. Bees and ants are not parasitic; they are social insects. Mites can be parasitic, but this option includes non-parasitic arthropods.
d. Wasps, lice, bedbugs - Incorrect. While lice and bedbugs are parasitic, wasps are not typically parasitic arthropods.
Summary:
The correct answer is a: fleas, lice, bedbugs, as all three are parasitic arthropods.