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What is the primary role of a definitive host in a parasite's life cycle?
To harbor the adult or sexual stage of the parasite
Which of the following is an example of an intermediate host?
Cat for Toxoplasma gondii
What is the term for a host that is not a usual host in a parasite's life cycle?
Accidental host
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an intermediate host?
Harbors the adult stage of the parasite
What is the primary difference between a definitive host and an intermediate host?
The stage of the parasite's life cycle they support
Learn about the different types of hosts in the life cycle of parasites, including definitive hosts, intermediate hosts, and accidental hosts. Understand the roles of each type of host and how they relate to diseases such as malaria and toxoplasmosis.
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