Parasites Quiz

An organism that lives on or in a host and causes it harm is called

• a host
• a parasite
• a cell
• a virus

A tapeworm lives in the intestines of its host. Which example best describes the relationship between the tapeworm and its host?

• The tapeworm benefits from its host; however, the host is not affected.

• The tapeworm does not benefit from its host, but the host does benefit.

• The tapeworm benefits from its host, and the host is negatively affected.

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Some animals have an allergic reaction to this parasite’s saliva.

• Flea
• Tick
• Mite
• Lice

Parasites are organisms that live on or in another organism.

• True

• False

Skin disease caused by parasitic mites.

• Mange

• Rabies

• Lyme Disease

• Pathogens

Infectious disease of amphibians, caused by chytrid _________.

• fungus

• bacteria

• virus

• parasite

Infectious, inflammatory disease caused by bacteria in usually in cattle.

• Bovine Tubers

• Bovine Tuberculosis

• Equine Tuberculosis

• Ovine Tuberculosis

Contagious and fatal viral disease found in mammals.

• Rabies

• Mad Cow disease

• Bovine Turbo disease

• Mange

Parasites which can cause diseases in wildlife and fisheries species.

• Pathogens

• Lyme disease

• Giardia Lamblia

• Anthrax

Disease which can be transmitted to humans from animals.

• Zoonoses

• Parasite

• Bacteria

• Plague