5 Questions
What is the main difference between Trophozoite and Cyst/ oocyst in Protozoa?
Trophozoite is the active, feeding, pathogenic stage, while Cyst/ oocyst is the unactive and infective form
Which group of organisms are living organisms that depend on a living host for their nourishment and shelter?
Parasites
What are the three major groups of parasites in medical parasitology?
Protozoa, Helminthes, Arthropods
Which class of Protozoa consists of parasites that move by means of pseudopodia?
Sarcodina (Amoebas)
What is the scientific name composed of two parts for parasites?
"Genus name and species name"
Study Notes
Protozoa Characteristics
- Trophozoite: actively feeding and multiplying stage of Protozoa, while Cyst/Oocyst: dormant, resistant stage that can survive outside of host
Parasitism
- Parasites: living organisms that depend on a living host for nourishment and shelter
Medical Parasitology
- Three major groups of parasites: Protozoa, Helminths, Ectoparasites
Protozoan Movement
- Amoeba: class of Protozoa that move by means of pseudopodia
Parasite Nomenclature
- Scientific name for parasites is composed of two parts: genus and species
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