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Which type of parasite manipulates host behavior to complete their life cycle?
Which type of parasite manipulates host behavior to complete their life cycle?
- Ectoparasites
- Parasitoids
- Enslaver parasites (correct)
- Endoparasites
Which type of parasite manipulates host behavior to complete its life cycle?
Which type of parasite manipulates host behavior to complete its life cycle?
- Ectoparasites
- Enslaver parasites (correct)
- Parasitoids
- Endoparasites
What is the difference between macro and micro parasites?
What is the difference between macro and micro parasites?
- Macro parasites live inside the host, while micro parasites live outside the host.
- Both macro and micro parasites live outside the host.
- Both macro and micro parasites live inside the host.
- Macro parasites live outside the host, while micro parasites live inside the host. (correct)
What are some of the defenses that hosts have against parasites?
What are some of the defenses that hosts have against parasites?
What are some defenses that hosts have against parasites?
What are some defenses that hosts have against parasites?
How can parasites affect host populations?
How can parasites affect host populations?
How can parasites affect host populations?
How can parasites affect host populations?
How do hosts defend themselves against parasites?
How do hosts defend themselves against parasites?
Flashcards
Enslaver Parasite
Enslaver Parasite
A type of parasite that controls the behavior of its host to increase its own survival and reproduction.
Macroparasite
Macroparasite
Parasites that are visible to the naked eye, such as tapeworms, ticks, and fleas.
Microparasite
Microparasite
Parasites that are microscopic, such as bacteria, protozoa, and viruses.
Immune System
Immune System
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Biochemical Defenses
Biochemical Defenses
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Defensive Symbionts
Defensive Symbionts
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Parasite Impact on Host Populations
Parasite Impact on Host Populations
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Host Population Dynamics
Host Population Dynamics
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Study Notes
- Parasitism is when a predator lives in symbiosis with its prey.
- Hosts may have many different parasites that depend on different factors.
- Parasites can be macro or micro, ecto or endo.
- Parasitoids live in close association with their host at the host's expense.
- Enslaver parasites manipulate host behavior to complete their life cycle.
- Hosts have defenses against parasites, including immune systems, biochemical defenses, and defensive symbionts.
- Parasites have mechanisms for host evasion and tolerance.
- Coevolution is involved in host-parasite interactions.
- The dynamics of host-parasite populations can be affected by parasites.
- Parasites can reduce host population growth rate, cause host extinction, reduce host geographic range, reduce host abundance, and change host population dynamics.
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