5 Questions
What is the definition of a parasite?
A living organism that receives nourishment and shelter from another organism where it lives.
Which of the following is an example of a symbiotic association?
A protozoan living in the gut of a termite and aiding in digestion.
Which of the following is a medically important protozoan parasite?
Leishmania
Which parasite is commonly associated with causing malaria?
Plasmodium
Which type of organism is Echinococcus?
Cestode
Study Notes
Parasitism and Symbiotic Associations
- A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism, called the host, and causes harm to the host.
Symbiotic Associations
- Symbiotic associations can be mutualistic, commensalistic, or parasitic.
Medically Important Protozoan Parasites
- Plasmodium is a medically important protozoan parasite that causes malaria.
Parasites Associated with Specific Diseases
- Plasmodium is commonly associated with causing malaria.
Type of Organisms
- Echinococcus is a type of cestode (tapeworm).
Test your knowledge of parasitology with this quiz covering topics such as parasite morphology, host classification, life cycles, transmission, and lab diagnosis. Explore the diverse world of parasites, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths, and sharpen your understanding of their association with host organisms.
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