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Which of the following does not support the Red Queen hypothesis? - A. parasite host coevolution *B. parasites and hosts are engaged is a single battle* C. cessation of change may result in extinction D. parasites and hosts are engaged in an endless arms race E. none of the above

Virulence deals with the consequences of a parasite on the hosts _________. a) anatomy b) behavior c) reproductive success d) physiology e) all of the above Which of the following is not a characteristic of Platyhelminthes? a) most are parasitic b) dorsoventrally flattened c) triploblastic d) pseudocoelomate e) all of the above Which of the following is not a class belonging to the phylum Platyhelminthes? a) Turbellaria b) Monogenea c) Cestoidea

Phylum Platyhelminthes - Correct Answer-Flatworms. Parasitic. Acoelomates. Tripoblastic. Dorsoventrally flattened- greater S.A to respire by diffusion. Tegument- surficial covering of multicellular organism Parenchyma- loosely arranged mass of fibers and cells Phylum Platyhelminthes- Classes - Correct Answer-Turbellaria. Trematoda. Monogenea. Cestoidea. Digenea - Correct Answer-Subclass to class Trematoda. Parasitize all classes of vertebrates. Develops in at least two hosts. F...

FIU PARASITOLOGY ZOO 4234 FINAL REVIEW PT. 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Parasitology is the study of the most common mode of life on earth, which is centered on?: Animal Parasites 2. Phoresis: "to carry" 3. Protocooperation: mutually beneficial relationship between organisms in which the interaction is not physiologically necessary for survival 4. Which of the following is not a characteristic of protocooperation?: a. sym- biotic interaction b. mutually beneficial *c. physiologically nec...

Virulence deals with the consequences of a parasite on the hosts _________. - a) anatomy b) behavior *c) reproductive success* d) physiology e) all of the above Which of the following is not a characteristic of Platyhelminthes? - a) most are parasitic b) dorsoventrally flattened c) triploblastic *d) pseudocoelomate* e) all of the above

What behavioral changes occur in the 1st intermediate host in the life cycle of Leucochloridium variae? - a) snail takes cover under leaf litter b) ant does not leave its nest *c) snail remains visible on tree branches* d) ant bites down on blade of grass e) none of the above

Virulence deals with the consequences of a parasite on the hosts _________. a) anatomy b) behavior c) reproductive success d) physiology e) all of the above Which of the following is not a characteristic of Platyhelminthes? a) most are parasitic b) dorsoventrally flattened c) triploblasti

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