WorksheetsExternal Parasites - Ruminants
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
External parasites are also known as
endoparasites
ectoparasites
Which of the ff is also known as the red louse?
Bovicola bovis
Amblyomma maculatum
Amblyomma cajennense
Which of the ff is the vector for Rocky Mountain Spotted fever?
Bovicola bovis
Amblyomma maculatum
Amblyomma cajennense
Red louse is most common in what animal?
goat
cattle
sheep
carabao
True or False. In parthenogenesis, an egg cell can be fertilized without the help of a sperm cell
True
False
How many host does a gulf coast tick needs before it reaches maturity?
one
two
three
This is the process of transforming from an immature form to a mature form in two or more distinct stages
(a)
This is the multi-male and multi-female mating system in animals
(a)
Within the spp of Amblyomma cajennense, what is their longest life span possible?
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
This the term used when cayenne ticks climb grass or other vegetation to search for potential hosts
(a)
Which of the ff is the vector of cutaneous leishmaniasis?
Phlebotomus papatasi
Amblyomma cajennense
Haematobia irritans
Musca autumnal
Heavy infestation of this parasite can result in reduced weight gain, milk production, and overall productivity
Phlebotomus papatasi
Amblyomma cajennense
Haematobia irritans
Musca autumnal
Which of the ff is also known as face flies?
Phlebotomus papatasi
Amblyomma cajennense
Haematobia irritans
Musca autumnalis
This is the mechanical vector for Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis
Phlebotomus papatasi
Amblyomma cajennense
Haematobia irritans
Musca autumnalis
This parasite's males feed on the nectar of flowers
Simulium
Musca
Amblyomma
Onchocerca
