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
A
B
C
D
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
A
B
C
D
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best replacement for the underlined word "parasitic" in the context of the sentence is:
**B. leechlike**
This choice conveys the idea of a relationship where the males rely on the females in a similar manner to how leeches attach to hosts, aligning well with the term "parasitic."
**B. leechlike**
This choice conveys the idea of a relationship where the males rely on the females in a similar manner to how leeches attach to hosts, aligning well with the term "parasitic."