Multiple choice general knowledge

I am a wingless, bloodsucking parasite and I can jump very well. What am I?

  1. Tick

  2. Mosquito

  3. Tapeworm

  4. Flea
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Fleas are wingless insects that survive as external parasites by hematophagy (blood-feeding). They are famous for their powerful hind legs, which allow them to jump great distances relative to their size. Ticks do not jump, and mosquitoes have wings.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to understand the characteristics of the given options. Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Tick - Ticks are bloodsucking parasites, but they do have wings. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option B) Mosquito - Mosquitoes are bloodsucking parasites and they are known for their ability to fly. However, they do have wings. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option C) Tapeworm - Tapeworms are parasites, but they are not wingless and they are not known for their jumping ability. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option D) Flea - Fleas are bloodsucking parasites that are wingless and they have the ability to jump very well. Therefore, this option is correct.

The correct answer is D) Flea. This option is correct because fleas are wingless, bloodsucking parasites and they have the ability to jump very well.

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