Ectoparasite Basics 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Name 6 Ectoparasites from the phylum Arthropoda that cause SUPERFICIAL infestation
A
- Fleas
- Ticks
- Mites
- Lice
- True Bugs
- Flies
2
Q
What Ectoparasite from the phylum Annelida causes SUPERFICIAL infestation.
A
Leeches
3
Q
Name a Burrowing/Hidden Ectoparasite from the phylum Arthropoda (also classified as arachnid and acarina)
A
Mites
4
Q
Name a Burrrowing/Hidden parasite from the phylum Pentastomida (a subphylum of arthropoda)
A
Tongue Worms
5
Q
Name 4 Pathologic Effects of Ectoparasites
A
- Tissue Trauma
- Production of Venoms & Toxins
- Intermediate Hosts
-Protozoa & Helminths - Vectors of Various Pathogens
6
Q
Visible Morphology of Arthropoda
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Jointed Foot and Chitin
7
Q
Arthropoda Blood
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Hemocoel (body cavity) full of Hemolymph
8
Q
Arthropoda Digestive System
A
-Ventral Mouth Parts
-Terminal Anus
9
Q
Arthropoda Reproductive System
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Dioecious (Oviparity)
10
Q
3 Parasitic Subphyla of Arthropoda
A
- Mandibulata
- Chelicerata
- Pentastomaida
