Parasites Assignment

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What is a parasite?

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An organism that lives in or on another organism and benefits at the other organism's expense, using the tissues or fluids of its host to survive.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is the most common parasite of cats and dogs?

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Flea

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Is malaria a parasitic disease?

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True

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What is a host in the context of parasitism?

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The actual organism (i.e. animal or plant) in/on which a parasite lives.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

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What type of pathogen is malaria?

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A protist.

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What is the difference between a parasite and a host?

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A parasite benefits at the expense of the host, which is harmed by the relationship.

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Can parasites be beneficial to their hosts?

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Generally, parasites are harmful to their hosts, but some relationships can be complex and involve mutual benefits.

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What are some common types of parasites?

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Fleas, ticks, lice, mites, and various protozoa.

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How do parasites typically enter their hosts?

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Through direct contact, ingestion, or via vectors like mosquitoes.

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What is a vector in parasitology?

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An organism that transmits a parasite from one host to another.