Паразити́зм — один из типов сосуществования организмов. Явление, при котором два и более организма, не связанных между собой филогенетически, генетически разнородных — сосуществуют в течение продолжительного времени и при этом находятся в. Википедия
What exactly is a parasite?
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.
What are examples of parasites?
A few examples of parasites are tapeworms, fleas, and barnacles. Tapeworms are flatworms that are found attached to the insides of the intestines of animals such as cows, pigs, etc.. They feed on the host's partly digested food, depriving it of the nutrients.
How does a person get a parasite?
Anyone can contract a parasitic infection and some people are at higher risk because of certain reasons. One of the most common ways of contracting this type of condition is through contaminated food such as undercooked meat or drinking unclean water.
What are 10 examples of parasites?
The enemy within: 10 human parasitesHookworm. (Necator americanus) ... Scabies mite. (Sarcoptes scabiei var. ... Roundworm. (Ascaris lumbricoides) ... Flatworm blood fluke. (Schistosoma mansoni, S. ... Tapeworm. (Taenia solium) ... Pinworm. (Enterobius vermicularis) ... Wuchereria bancrofti. ... Toxoplasma gondii.The enemy within: 10 human parasites | New Scientist
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