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| the organisim infecting the host |
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| the animal infected with a parasite |
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| a host in which sexual reproduction of the parasite occurs |
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a host in which development, but not a SEXUALLY reproducing stage, of the parasite occurs
*ASEXUAL reproduction can happen here* |
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| Paratenic (Transport) Host |
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| a host in which a sexually immature stage of the parasite resides for an extended period, and can be transmitted to the next host but does not develop |
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| an organisim upon which a parasite "hitches a ride" between hosts for a short time without infecting the vector organisim. |
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| What are the three big groups of parasites? |
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Definition
1. Protozoans
2. Helminths
3. Arthropods |
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| What are the 4 types of protozoans? |
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Definition
1. Amoebas
2. Ciliates
3. Flagellates
4. Apicomplexans |
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| What are the 3 types of helminths? |
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Definition
1. Nematodes
2. Platyhelminths
3. Acanthocephalans |
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| What are the two parasitic subgroups of Platyhelminths? |
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| What are the four types of parasitic arthropods? |
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Insects
Acarines
Pentastomes
Crustacea |
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| There are 3 definitions of parasites... which one is the most accurate? |
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| The nutritional, Pathological, and Ecological definiations are all equally accurate. |
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