Key Terminology & Definitions - Parasites

Question 1

Arthropods

Answer 1

Ectoparasites - insects, ticks and mites

Question 2

Endoparasites

Answer 2

Protozoa and helminths (worms)

Question 3

Nymph

Answer 3

Looks like adult but smaller

Question 4

Larva

Answer 4

Different morphology to adult (like maggot vs fly)

Question 5

Mange

Answer 5

General condition caused by mites

Question 6

Burrowing mites

Answer 6

Have shorter legs e.g. Sarcoptes, Demodex

Question 7

Non-burrowing mites

Answer 7

Have longer legs e.g. Psoroptes, Chorioptes, Otodectes

Question 8

Hard tick

Answer 8

(Lxodidae) - have a chitinous dorsal plate (scutum) and visible mouthparts, most common in UK

Question 9

Soft tick

Answer 9

(Argasidae) - no scutum and can’t see mouthparts from above