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What term is used to describe a parasite that establishes itself in a host where it does not ordinarily live?
What term is used to describe a parasite that establishes itself in a host where it does not ordinarily live?
- Spurious Parasite
- Permanent Parasite
- Accidental Parasite (correct)
- Ectoparasite
Which type of parasite remains in or on the body of the host for its entire life?
Which type of parasite remains in or on the body of the host for its entire life?
- Spurious Parasite
- Permanent Parasite (correct)
- Monoecious Parasite
- Accidental Parasite
In parasite terminology, what is the term for a free-living organism that passes through the host's digestive tract without infecting the host?
In parasite terminology, what is the term for a free-living organism that passes through the host's digestive tract without infecting the host?
- Ectoparasite
- Accidental Parasite
- Endoparasite
- Spurious Parasite (correct)
Which term describes when a parasite is found in an organ that is not its usual habitat?
Which term describes when a parasite is found in an organ that is not its usual habitat?
Which major group of clinically significant parasites includes single-celled organisms?
Which major group of clinically significant parasites includes single-celled organisms?
What is the discipline that deals with the biology and ecology of animal parasites?
What is the discipline that deals with the biology and ecology of animal parasites?
Which group of parasites is classified under Metazoa helminths?
Which group of parasites is classified under Metazoa helminths?
Which category of parasites encompasses insects and their allies?
Which category of parasites encompasses insects and their allies?
What is a parasite?
What is a parasite?
In the context of parasitology, what is a host?
In the context of parasitology, what is a host?
What contributes to the prevalence of parasites according to the text?
What contributes to the prevalence of parasites according to the text?
Why is it important to study epidemiology when dealing with parasitic infections?
Why is it important to study epidemiology when dealing with parasitic infections?
