Human parasites are also ubiquitous. They're found everywhere and live in almost every major organ of the body -- including the eyes, brain, blood and, most commonly, the murky backwaters of the gastrointestinal system. 15 нояб. 2007 г.
Can a parasite live outside the body?
Parasites that live outside the host are called ectoparasites (Figure 2A). For example, a flea is a parasite that lives on cats. In contrast, parasites that live inside their hosts are known as endoparasites (Figure 2B).
Where does a parasite live on?
A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food from or at the expense of its host. There are three main classes of parasites that can cause disease in humans: protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites.
Are parasites everywhere?
Parasites are little-understood, and they are everywhere. An ecologist explains why we need to learn more about them.
Can parasites live outside of intestines?
ROUNDWORMS HOOKWORMS WHIPWORMS Roundworms, hookworms and whipworms live in the human intestine. That is where they grow up, but they start life outside the body.
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