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What is the role of the definitive host in the life cycle of a parasite?
To provide a suitable environment for the parasite to reach sexual maturity and reproduce
Are definitive hosts always vertebrates?
No, definitive hosts are usually but not necessarily vertebrates
In the context of parasites, what is the significance of the definitive host being 'definitive'?
It is the host where the parasite reaches sexual maturity and reproduces
In which species do parasites like Ascaris lumbricoides and Taenia solium reach maturity and reproduce?
Humans
What is the role of humans in the life cycle of parasites like Ascaris lumbricoides and Taenia solium?
Definitive host
Which of the following hosts is NOT mentioned as a definitive host for certain parasites in the text?
Rodents
Test your knowledge about the definitive host of the malarial parasite and its role in the parasite's life cycle. Understand the concept of definitive hosts and their significance in the context of parasitism.
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