Parasites and Their Hosts

Parasites and Their Hosts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores the ancient history of parasitism, highlighting six of the oldest known parasites. It covers schistosomes in humans, ancient parasite DNA in coprolites, parasitoid wasps, mind-controlling fungi, tapeworms in sharks, and the earliest animal parasites. These examples illustrate the long-standing success of parasitism as a life strategy and its impact on evolution and ecosystems.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of living animal species are considered parasitic?

75%

25%

10%

50%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which disease is caused by schistosomes and is second only to malaria in terms of devastation?

Schistosomiasis

Tuberculosis

Dengue

Cholera

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of fossil was used to identify the oldest known parasite DNA?

Petrified wood

Coprolite

Sedimentary rock

Amber

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which species was identified as the host of the oldest known parasite DNA?

Lion

Puma

Elephant

Bear

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for wasps that lay their eggs inside other insects, leading to the host's death?

Scavengers

Parasitoids

Predators

Parasites

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the new genus of parasitoid wasps discovered in fossilized fly pupae?

Xenomorphia

Waspius

Insectivora

Alienus

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which modern-day fungi are known for mind-controlling their insect hosts?

Amanita

Ophiocordyceps

Penicillium

Aspergillus

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