Endoparasites live inside an organism, and ectoparasites live on the surface of the host. Parasites can be carnivorous if living with animals or herbivorous if living with plants.
What is Endoparasite and give example?
Endoparasites: Parasites which live attached to the internal body surfaces of the host are called endoparasites, e.g. roundworms and hookworms.
What is Exoparasite?
(ˌɛktəʊˈpærəˌsaɪt ) noun. a parasite, such as the flea, that lives on the outer surface of its host.
Which is an Endoparasite?
Definition of endoparasite : a parasite that lives in the internal organs or tissues of its host.
What is the difference ectoparasite and Endoparasite?
Ectoparasites are those that live on the surface of the host. Endoparasites are those that live inside the host. They can be temporary, intermittent or permanent residents of the host.
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