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Phylum Nematomorpha: Characters, Classification and Affinities

In this article we will discuss about Phylum Nematomorpha:- 1. Characters of Phylum Nematomorpha 2. Taxonomic Retrospect of Phylum Nematomorpha 3. Characteristic Features 4. Classification 5. Affinities. Characters of Phylum Nematomorpha: Phylum Nematomorpha includes a number of threadlike elongated animals belonging to two families: the Nectonematidae and the Cordiidae. They are free-living in sexual phase and are parasitic in asexual [...]

By Khusboo Jain|2016-05-27T11:34:23+00:00May 27, 2016|Phylum Nematomorpha|Comments Off

Interactions between Host and Parasite

In this article we will discuss about the interactions between host and parasite. Host-specificity: its dynamic quantities: (i) Usually related species and genera of parasites are found to attack closely related host-species. (ii) In some cases, the parasite may be mono-specific attacking a single host species, this situation often indicates an old association and co-evolution. (iii) Such mono-specificity is recorded [...]

By Khusboo Jain|2016-05-27T11:34:23+00:00May 27, 2016|Aschelminthes|Comments Off

3 Different Types of Symbiosis Seen in Animals

The following points highlight the three different types of symbiosis seen in animals. The types are: 1. Mutualism 2. Commensalism 3. Parasitism. Symbiosis: Type # 1. Mutualism: Mutualism can be defined as a relationship between two different species in which both partners are benefitted or the association in which mutual metabolic dependency occurs. Mutualism is of two types: (i) Facultative [...]

By Khusboo Jain|2016-05-27T11:34:23+00:00May 27, 2016|Animals|Comments Off

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Phylum Nematomorpha: Characters, Classification and Affinities

Interactions between Host and Parasite

3 Different Types of Symbiosis Seen in Animals