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What is the method of locomotion used by Protozoa ciliates in the phylum “Ciliophora”?
What is the method of locomotion used by Protozoa ciliates in the phylum “Ciliophora”?
- Flagella
- Spiracles
- Cilia (correct)
- Pseudopods
Which species of ciliates cause the disease 'balantidiasis'?
Which species of ciliates cause the disease 'balantidiasis'?
- Balantidium lumbrici
- Balantidium acanthocephala
- Balantidium trematoda
- Balantidium coli (correct)
How is balantidiasis transmitted?
How is balantidiasis transmitted?
- Airborne transmission
- Vector-borne transmission
- Contaminated water (correct)
- Direct contact with infected animals
What feature is typically seen in Balantidium coli that can be used for identification purposes?
What feature is typically seen in Balantidium coli that can be used for identification purposes?
What kind of parasites are Eucoccidiorida within the order 'Apicomplexa'?
What kind of parasites are Eucoccidiorida within the order 'Apicomplexa'?
Which stage of Eucoccidiorida parasites contains a zygote and is diagnostic for this group?
Which stage of Eucoccidiorida parasites contains a zygote and is diagnostic for this group?
'Goussia oocysts contain 4 sporocysts.' How many sporozoites are present in each sporocysts?
'Goussia oocysts contain 4 sporocysts.' How many sporozoites are present in each sporocysts?
'Balantidium coli can be found in pigs, or other mammals.' What statement is correct about it's transmitted to humans?
'Balantidium coli can be found in pigs, or other mammals.' What statement is correct about it's transmitted to humans?
Which parasite is responsible for 'Montezuma's revenge'?
Which parasite is responsible for 'Montezuma's revenge'?
How does Giardia reproduce?
How does Giardia reproduce?
Which parasite specifically infects the liver and cecum of poultry?
Which parasite specifically infects the liver and cecum of poultry?
Which term is used to refer to the nematode parasite that transmits Histomonas to birds?
Which term is used to refer to the nematode parasite that transmits Histomonas to birds?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Histomonas to birds?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Histomonas to birds?
What are the clinical signs of histomoniasis/osis in poultry?
What are the clinical signs of histomoniasis/osis in poultry?
Which flagellate parasite primarily resides in the duodenum of the intestines?
Which flagellate parasite primarily resides in the duodenum of the intestines?
Where do Epieimeria species differ from Eimeria species?
Where do Epieimeria species differ from Eimeria species?
Which Apicomplexan organism is used as an example of having two hosts?
Which Apicomplexan organism is used as an example of having two hosts?
What is the best diagnostic feature for Goussia species?
What is the best diagnostic feature for Goussia species?
In which region do Sarcocystis neurona infections predominantly occur?
In which region do Sarcocystis neurona infections predominantly occur?
How do Apicomplexans aid in their survival?
How do Apicomplexans aid in their survival?
Common ling (Molva molva) is a host for which parasite?
Common ling (Molva molva) is a host for which parasite?
Which form of reproduction in protozoa can exponentially increase their numbers and pathogenicity?
Which form of reproduction in protozoa can exponentially increase their numbers and pathogenicity?
Which protozoa class performs locomotion via flagella within the subphylum Mastigophora?
Which protozoa class performs locomotion via flagella within the subphylum Mastigophora?
What fertilizes a macrogamete to form a zygote?
What fertilizes a macrogamete to form a zygote?
What is the most common form of reproduction for prokaryotes and occurs in some single-celled eukaryotes like Paramecium?
What is the most common form of reproduction for prokaryotes and occurs in some single-celled eukaryotes like Paramecium?
Which parasite causes 'tropical theileriosis'?
Which parasite causes 'tropical theileriosis'?
What disease is caused by Babesia microti in the US?
What disease is caused by Babesia microti in the US?
Which statement about Babesia microti's life cycle is correct?
Which statement about Babesia microti's life cycle is correct?
Which is the DH for Babesia microti?
Which is the DH for Babesia microti?
What type of reproduction does Canine Babesia undergo within the RBC?
What type of reproduction does Canine Babesia undergo within the RBC?
'Protozoa/protists are NOT a single group and occupy most branches (super-groups) of the Eukaryotic tree of life' - This statement refers to the:
'Protozoa/protists are NOT a single group and occupy most branches (super-groups) of the Eukaryotic tree of life' - This statement refers to the:
