Question

what is the best replacement for the underlined word below: the males, which are smaller than the females, have evolved into parasitic mates. a. married c. antitoxin b. leechlike d. camouflaged please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

• "Parasitic" means living off another organism, often in a way that harms the host.
• "Leechlike" implies being like a leech, which is a parasitic organism.
• "Married" (a) is about a marital state, not related to the meaning of "parasitic".
• "Antitoxin" (c) is a substance that counteracts toxins, not relevant.
• "Camouflaged" (d) is about hiding or blending in, not related to the concept of being parasitic.

Answer:

B. leechlike