Parasitology Flashcards
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Ectoparasite
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Parasite that lives on the host
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Anemia
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Lack of blood
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Endoparasite
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Parasite that lives within the host
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Host
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Any animal that harbors a parasite.
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Intermediate host
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Host in which a parasite goes through the larval development
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Larva
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Immature stage in life cycle of a parasite.
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Meniscus
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A curved surface of liquid seen when a test tube is filled just above the top.
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Microfilaria
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The larval stage of the heartworm.
