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Questions and Answers
True or false:Bacteria and viruses are discussed in this class.
True or false:Bacteria and viruses are discussed in this class.
False (A)
True or false: Ectoparasites do not want a permanent food source and habitat.
True or false: Ectoparasites do not want a permanent food source and habitat.
True (A)
True or false: Parasites always kill their hosts right away.
True or false: Parasites always kill their hosts right away.
False (B)
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Study Notes
- A parasite is an organism that is smaller than its host and has a long-term association with it.
- This class focuses on eukaryotic organisms such as protozoans and metazoans.
- Parasites usually don't kill their hosts right away.
- Mosquitoes and other micro predators blur the line between parasites and temporary ectoparasites.
- These ectoparasites feed on their host and come back for more.
- Parasites usually want a permanent food source and habitat.
- Examples of ectoparasites include mosquitoes, kissing bugs, and ticks.
- These ectoparasites will be discussed as vectors for other parasites, not as parasites themselves.
- Bacteria and viruses will not be discussed in this class.
- Parasites can be compared to spies trying to infiltrate enemy territory.
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