Definitions Flashcards
1
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Definitive / primary host
A
Host in which parasite
- Reaches maturity
- Reproduces sexually
2
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Intermediate / secondary host
A
A host in which parasite
- Short transition period
- Reproduces asexually
3
Q
Reservoir host
A
A host in which
- Serves as a source of infection
- Potential reinfection of human
- Means of sustaining a parasite
- Host is not harmed
4
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Vector
A
An organism (biting insect) that transmits a disease from one animal/plant to another
5
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Obligate parasite
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Cannot complete it’s life cycle without a suitable host
6
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Facultative parasite
A
- Resorts to parasitic activity
- Does not solely rely on host for completion of its life cycle
7
Q
Temporary parasite
A
An organism that is
- Accidentally ingested and survives briefly in intestine
- “free-living organism”
8
Q
Ectoparasite (multicellular)
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Lives on surface of host
- I.e. Flea
9
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Endoparasite (multicellular)
A
Parasite lives inside of host
- I.e. tapeworm
10
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Intracellular (unicellular)
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Located within a cell or cells
11
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Extracellular (unicellular)
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Located outside a cell or cells
