Parasitic species tend to have simple morphologies. Which of the following statements best explains this observation?
A) Parasites are lower organisms, and this is why they have simple morphologies.
B) Parasites do not live long enough to inherit acquired characteristics.
C) Simple morphologies convey some advantage in most parasites.
D) Parasites have not yet had time to progress, because they are young evolutionarily.
Answer: C
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