Unit 2 Flashcards
1
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what is parasitism
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Parasitism is considered a type of relationship where there is a net detrimental effect on the host
2
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what is a host
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Host is an organism interacting with the parasite. Degree of harm varies with host type
3
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what is a protelean parasite
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parasitic only as juvenile
4
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what is an ectoparasite
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on the host
5
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what is an endoparasite
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in the host
6
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what is an obligate parasite
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has to be a parasite
7
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what is a facultative parasite
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usually free living but can become a parasite
8
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what is an opportunistic parasite
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taking advantage of particular circumstances
9
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6 modes of transmission
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- fecal-oral
- trophic
- direct
- vertical
- sexual
- Vector- Biological or mechanical (phoretic)
10
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zoonotic infection
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infectious agent of animals that is naturally passed to humans
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