Parasitology 1 — Roui

An organism that live on or in its host.

it is a study of parasites, their hosts, and the relationship between them.

Two living things live together and involve protection or advantages to one or both partner.

Both partners are able to live independent lives, but one may gain advantage or at least not damage to the other.

An association in which is beneficial to both living things.

An association in which is beneficial to one partner and harmful to the other.

The former that is beneficial to called ____, the latter that is harmful to is called ____.

A type of parasites that live outside or skin of the host. (insects or arachnids)

A type of parasites that is found within the body of the host. (blood, tissue, or gastro-intestinal tract)

Ectoparasites

• Insects

• Arachnids

• Nematodes

• Protozoa