Overview Of Ecto Flashcards
List 4 superficial Ecoparasites that infest the host 
Fleas
Ticks
True bugs
Flies 🪰
Annelida are know as
A. Leeches
B. Mites
C. Worms
D. Flies
A. Leeches
The Hidden ectoparasite is called
Mites
Tongue worms are know as
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Pentastomia
What type of tissue trauma do ectoparasites cause?
(3)
Inflammation, necrosis, perforations 
T/ F
Ectoparasites can produce venom and toxins 
True 💀
List the two intermediate hosts of ectoparasites 
Protozoa & helminths
Ectop have single / various pathogens ?
Various
T/F morphology of ectoparasites
- Unjointed foot
- Chitin
- Hemocoel = simple dorsal tube
F 1. Unjointed foot
T 2. Chitin
T 3. Hemocoel = simple dorsal tube
T/ f
For Digestive
1. Dorsal mouth parts
2. Terminal anus
F 1. Dorsal mouth parts
- Ventral
T 2. Terminal anus
What is the word for the reproductive parts of ectoparasites
Dioecious
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What’s the 3 parasitic subphyla of ectop
A. Mandibulata, phylloa, chelin
B. Mandibulata, chelicerata, penastomaida
B. Mandibulata, chelicerata, penastomaida
The order mandibulata is known as what type of bug
Insecta
Insectas have ____ # legs
4,6,8
6 legs
There are ___ # or orders of insecta
3,6,8,9
9 orders of insects