Parasites reduce the reproductive rate of host individuals primarily by ____

a. killing the hosts
b. preventing reproduction
c. tricking them into caring for their young
d. withdrawing nutrients from them
e. acting as imposters


ANSWER: d

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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