In this article we will discuss about the classification of parasites. i. Ectoparasite: They are the ones who live on the surface of the body of the host. Example: Head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis), blood sucking fleas, flies, lice, mites etc. ii. Endoparasite: They are the ones who live in the interior of the body […]
Classification of Parasites | Parasitology
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Human Cycle and Mosquito Cycle of P. Vivax
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Out of the various diseases which are caused by mosquito, the malaria is the most common and well known disease in our country. This disease is caused by a protozoan endoparasite known as Plasmodium. The genus Plasmodium includes all the blood parasitic protozoa causing a febrile disease known as malaria. P. vivax causes a special […]
Host-Parasite Relationship (With Diagram)
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Parasitism is an association or a situation in which two organisms of different taxonomic positions live together where one enjoys all sorts of benefits (like derivation of nourishment, reproduction etc. which are basic requirements for existence) at the expense of the other. The benefited organism is called the parasite and the organism harbouring the parasite […]
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