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Which taxonomic groups do parasites belong to in the context of this section of the book?

  • Insects and arachnids
  • Fungi and bacteria
  • Fish and birds
  • Protozoa and helminths (correct)

    • Which of the following is true about protozoa and helminths?

  • They are all free-living and do not play a significant role in the ecology of the planet
  • They are all obligate parasites dependent on vertebrate hosts for their survival
  • The majority of them are free-living and play a significant role in the ecology of the planet (correct)
  • They are all disease-producing species

    • How do protozoa compare to yeasts in terms of size and complexity?

  • Protozoa are larger and more complex than yeasts
  • Protozoa are not mentioned in comparison to yeasts
  • Protozoa are the same size and complexity as yeasts
  • Protozoa are smaller and less complex than yeasts (correct)

    • What happens when the level of adaptation of a parasite to a host is high?

    <p>The presence of the parasite typically produces little or no injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size range of helminths?

    <p>Less than a millimeter to a meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of less complete adaptation of a parasite to a host?

    <p>The host experiences a more serious disturbance, and occasionally, both host and parasite die</p> Signup and view all the answers

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