Parasitism

Question 1

Mutualism

Answer 1

two species benefit form interacting together

Question 2

what is an example of mutualism?

Answer 2

ex. plant pollinatiors = plant reproduces, animal gets nutrients

Question 3

parasitism

Answer 3

one species benefits by exploiting host/ another species, harmed but not killed

Question 4

how does mutualism evolve to parasitism?

Answer 4

depends upon enviornment
ex. some plants mimic the look of wasps and then wasps try to mate with the plant rather than their mates

Question 5

how does parasitim evolve to mutualism?

Question 6

Parasitism traits

Answer 6

• not USUALLY trying to kill the host
• not directly consuming hosts whole body for engery
• host may die form secondary infection

Question 7

MICROparasites

Answer 7

• small size
• short lifespan
  -cause diseases

Question 8

MACROparasites

Answer 8

• large size
• longer lifespan

Question 9

ectoparasite

Answer 9

attach to outside of body

Question 10

endoparasite

Answer 10

live inside the body

Question 11

what are traits of endoparasites?

Answer 11

have more than one host

Question 12

primary or definitive host

Answer 12

host in which parasite sexually reproduces

Question 13

secondary or intermediate host

Answer 13

host in which parasite is in egg or larval stage

Question 14

1. secondary host eats food or drink that is contaminated
2. larva live in animal’s muscle
3. human primary host eats raw meat
4. larva becomes adult and reproduces in the human

Answer 14

human tapeworm life cycle

Question 15

parasitoids

Answer 15

attack host and paralyze it

Question 16

kleptoparasitism

Answer 16

animal steals prey item or inanimate object form another animal

Question 17

brood parasitism

Answer 17

exploiting the parental care of another individual
ex. cuckoo catfish

Question 18

how to parasites affect host behavior?

Answer 18

• can cause them to seek light or water to cause harm