AH Biology - Unit 2 - KA5(c) - Transmission and Virulence
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What is transmission?
Transmission is the spread of a parasite to a host.
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What is virulence?
Virulence is the harm caused to the host by the parasite species.
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What is an ectoparasite and how are they transmitted?
An ectoparasite is a parasite found on the surfaces of the host. They are transmitted by:
Direct contact
Consumption of an intermediate hosts.
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What is an endoparasite?
An endoparasite is a parasite found inside host tissues. They are transmitted by vectors.
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Parasitism note 9
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