Question

Choose the hyperparasite

• A. {Nosema notabilis}
• B. {Sphaerospora polymorpha}
• C. {Plasmodium falciparum}
• D. {Trypanosoma gambiense}

Hint:

The parasitic chain is: Fish $\leftarrow$ {Sphaerospora polymorpha} $\leftarrow$ {Nosema notabilis}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: A hyperparasite is a parasite whose host is another parasite.
Explanation: \textit{Nosema notabilis} is a microsporidian that infects the sporozoites of \textit{Sphaerospora polymorpha}, which is itself a parasite of fish. Thus, \textit{N. notabilis} is the hyperparasite in this chain.