36 Questions
What is the term used to describe the relationship of two organisms living together?
Symbiosis
Which type of symbiotic relationship benefits both host and organism?
Mutualism
What is the specific name for the nomenclature that always begins with a small letter?
Specific name
According to the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, how are family names formed?
By adding -idea
What is the medical significance of Medical Parasitology?
To study parasites of human and their medical importance
Which organism benefits but has no beneficial nor harmful effect to the host in a symbiotic relationship?
Commensalism
In what kind of symbiotic relationship does one species benefit at the expense of the other?
Parasitism
What does the host do in a parasitic relationship?
Supports the parasite and may later develop a disease
What does 'symbiont' refer to in parasitology?
'Symbiont' refers to any living organism that takes nourishment from another species
'Medical Parasitology' is concerned with what aspect of parasites?
'Medical Parasitology' is concerned with parasites of human and their medical significance
Which taxonomic classification is provided for the genus Leishmania?
Order Kinetoplastida
What is the locomotory apparatus used by most organisms in the subphylum Mastigophora?
Flagella
Which phylum is characterized by organisms possessing a complete digestive tract with a muscular pharynx and being separate sexes?
Nematoda
How do tapeworms enter the human body?
Ingestion of embryonated egg
Which subkingdom is characterized by organisms that are multicellular and macroscopic?
Metazoa
What is the main locomotory apparatus used by organisms in the subphylum Sarcodina?
Pseudopodia
Which phylum includes organisms with a cilia apical complex at the anterior end for penetration and invasion of target cells?
Apicomplexa
Which phylum includes roundworms that have separate sexes and may be transmitted through ingestion of infective larvae from fish?
Nematoda
How do organisms in the phylum Cestodes enter the human body?
Skin penetration
In parasitology, what is the term used to describe the relationship of two organisms living together?
Symbiosis
What is the specific name for nomenclature that always begins with a small letter?
Species
Which aspect of parasites is concerned with Medical Parasitology?
Their medical significance in human communities
What does the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature state about family names?
They are formed by adding -idae
In which type of symbiotic relationship do one species benefit at the expense of the other?
Parasitism
What are organisms in the phylum Cestodes known for with regard to entering the human body?
Through ingestion of infective larvae from fish
In parasitology, what is the term used to describe an organism that takes nourishment and other needs through contact with another species?
Parasite
Which type of symbiotic relationship benefits both host and organism?
Mutualism
What does 'symbiont' refer to in parasitology?
Organism living together
In the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, how are generic names represented?
Generic names consist of a single word written in initial capital letter
Which subphylum is characterized by organisms possessing pseudopodia for locomotion?
Sarcodina
In the phylum Nematoda, which group is based on the habitat of adult worms?
LN/LV – Wuchereria, Brugia
Which phylum includes roundworms that have separate sexes and may be transmitted through ingestion of infective larvae from fish?
Nematoda
What is the main portal of entry for organisms in the phylum Cestodes?
Ingestion of infective larvae
Which phylum is characterized by organisms possessing an apical complex at the anterior end for penetration and invasion of target cells?
Apicomplexa
Which subkingdom is characterized by organisms that are multicellular and macroscopic?
Metazoa
In the taxonomic classification, what family does the genus Leishmania belong to?
Trypanosomatidae
This quiz covers key concepts and terms related to parasitology, including the identification of parasites based on their location and host needs, and the differentiation of symbiotic relationships with examples. Learn about symbiosis, symbionts, mutualism, and more.
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