IV Flashcards
close association between two or more organisms
Symbiosis
neither partner is harmed, and both can live independently
Commensalism
both partners benefit, obligatory association
Mutualism
obligatory for the parasite, harmful to the host
Parasitism
an organism that feeds, grows, and is sheltered on or in a host without contributing to the host’s survival
Parasite
segmented bodies (head, thorax, abdomen), paired appendages (antennae, wings, legs)
Arthropods
parasitic worms (flukes, tapeworms, nematodes)
Helminths
provides nourishment for a parasite
Host
harbors adult (sexually mature) parasites
Final/definitive host
harbors asexual stages, obligatory for the parasite’s life cycle
Intermediate host
harbors infection but shows no signs, acts as a source of infection
Reservoir Host
acts as a carrier, parasite does not develo
Paratemic/transport host
development of a parasite through its various forms
Life cycle
marked change in appearance, structure, and habits during growth and development
Metamorphosis
organism with both male and female reproductive organs
Hermaphrodite