Maximise Parasites Flashcards

1
Q

What is transmission

A

Spread between parasites to host

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2
Q

What type of transmission rate do virulent parasites have

A

High

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3
Q

What type of density is found on hosts for maximum transmission

A

High

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4
Q

What can be suppressed by maximising transmission

A

Host immune system

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5
Q

What can occur when the overcoming host immunity improves

A

Rapid evolution

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6
Q

Transmission can be air borne and

A

Water-borne

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7
Q

What happens to the hosts breeding when infected with high levels of parasites

A

Decreases/ reproductive rate modified

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8
Q

During the asexual life cycle phase it allows a rapid build up of what type of parasites

A

Adapted

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9
Q

Examples or what can nullify the need for a healthy host in the life cycle

A

Mosquito

Or vector

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10
Q

Ectoparasites usually move by what type

A

Direct contact

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11
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Endoparasites usually move by

A

Vectors or consumptions of intermediate hosts

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