Type of parasite
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The question is asking about different types of parasites. It seeks to identify various classifications or examples of parasitic organisms.
Answer
Ectoparasites, helminths, protozoans.
The three main types of parasites that affect humans are ectoparasites, helminths, and protozoans.
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The three main types of parasites that affect humans are ectoparasites, helminths, and protozoans.
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Parasites are organisms that live on or inside another organism, obtaining nutrients at their host's expense. Ectoparasites live on the exterior of the host, such as lice. Helminths are parasitic worms like tapeworms and roundworms. Protozoans are single-celled organisms that can cause various diseases.
Sources
- About Parasites - CDC - cdc.gov
- Parasites: Types, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention - Health - health.com
- What to know about parasite infection in humans - MedicalNewsToday - medicalnewstoday.com
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