Some examples of ectoparasites include the tick and a mosquito. Examples of endoparasites include the hookworm and the bacteria giardia.
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The two types of parasites are:- 1) Ectoparasites :- Parasites which live on the external surface of the host are called ectoparasites. Examples :- 1. Animals - Ticks, Mosquitoes, Bed-bugs, Head louse, Leeches etc. 2. Plants - Cuscuta, Loranthus 2) Endoparasites :- Parasites living within the host are called endoparasites. Examples :- 1. Animals - Liverfluke, Tapeworm, Ascaris, Plasmodium 2. Plants - Many fungi.
Endoparasites have evolved various adaptations to survive inside their host, including specialized attachment structures, ability to evade the host's immune response, and mechanisms to obtain nutrients from the host. Some endoparasites can also alter the behavior of their host to their advantage, increasing their chances of completing their life cycle.
Ectoparasites feed on a living host from inside of it. eg. bacteria, virus's
Sheep can get endoparasites such as gastrointestinal nematodes (e.g., Haemonchus contortus), coccidia (e.g., Eimeria species), and liver flukes (e.g., Fasciola hepatica). These parasites can negatively impact the health and productivity of sheep if not properly managed through preventive measures and treatment.
An example of parasitism is the relationship between a tick and a dog. The tick feeds off the dog's blood, causing harm to the dog in the process, while the tick benefits by obtaining nutrients for its survival.