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Eukaryotic PHOTOAUTOTROPHS that LACK the tissues of plants
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Algae
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Unicellular OR multicellular
Most found in OCEANS |
Algae
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A diverse group of PHOTOSYNTHETIC organisms that contain CHLOROPHYLL
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Algae
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Vegetative Structures
Thallus = ? Holdfasts = ? Stipes = ? Blades = ? |
Thallus = body
Holdfasts = anchor Stipes = stemlike Blades = leaflike |
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LACK conductive tissue of vascular plants
ABSORB nutrients from WATER |
Algae
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Algal Reproduction:
How does Algae REPRODUCE? |
asexually as well as sexually
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Algal Reproduction:
CELL DIVISION and fragmentation |
asexual
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Meiosis makes ________ which fuse to form ________ zygotes.
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gametes
diploid |
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Sometimes ________ gamete has _________.
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haploid
flagella |
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Unicellular OR filamentous (2)
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Diatoms
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ALGAE with COMPLEX cells walls that consist of PECTIN & a LAYER OF SILICA
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Diatoms
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Dinoflagellates are UNICELLUAR Algae?
True or false |
TRUE
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PLANKTON = FREE FLOATING Organisms
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Dinoflagellates
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Dinoflagellates produce ________.
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neurotoxins
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trapped in the Gills of fish; release a neurotoxin that stops the fish from BREATHING
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Gymnodinium breve
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produce TOXINS that are INGESTED by fish and shellfish.
Hint: RED TIDE |
Alexandrium species
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When Alexandrium species fish and shellfish are eaten by humans, dizziness, muscle weakness and even death may result; cooking does not destroy the toxins.
What kind of poisoning does it cause? |
Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP)
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Large concentration of Alexandrium
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Red Tide
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Primary producers in AQUATIC food chains
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Algae
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Fixes CARBON into organic molecules
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Algae
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produce most of the molecular OXYGEN in the Earth’s atmosphere (80%)
OXYGEN produced as a by-product of PHOTOSYNTHESIS |
Planktonic algae
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PERIODIC INCREASES in numbers of planktonic ALGAE
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Algal blooms
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Microscopic, UNICELLULAR eukaryotes that LACK CHLOROPHYLL
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Protozoa
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FREE-LIVING and found in MARINE and FRESH water as well as terrestrial environments
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Protozoa
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They are important decomposers in many ECOSYSTEMS and are an important part of the food chain
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Protozoa
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These have HARD SILICON SHELLS
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Protozoa
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REPRODUCTION is often by FISSION or BUDDING; some reproduce by MULTIPLE FISSION.
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Schizogony
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SEXUAL reproduction in Paramedium is through _____________.
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conjugation
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Protozoa Conjugation is a two way process:
Name the the first process. |
Haploid nucleus (micronucleus) from each parent migrates to a new parent
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Protozoa Conjugation is a two way process:
Name the the second process. |
Two fertilized parents separate and divide producing daughter cells
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THis causes some SERIOUS DISEASES such as malaria, sleeping sickness, toxoplasmosis and vaginitis.
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Protozoa
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Do antibiotics work effectivey on protozoa?
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NO
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Are protozoas EUKARYOTES or Prokaryotes?
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Eukaryotes
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Do most anti protozoan drugs also affect human cells?
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YES
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hard to DIAGNOSE because they DON'T RESPOND to antibiotic therapy.
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Protozoa infections
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In the US, these are they are very UNCOMMON, they are not considered by a M.D?
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Protozoa infections
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The ORGANISM that causes VAGINitis & TRICHOMONiasis
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Organism: Trichomonas vaginalis
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Transmission Route of this disease is thru: SEXUAL contact
Must be transferred from host to host quickly before desication |
Trichomoniasis & vaginitis
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Symptoms of this disease include: irritation, PELVIC discomfort, greenish DISCHARGE
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Trichomoniasis & vaginitis
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This protozoa disease occurs in the VAGINA & MALE URINARY TRACT, are commonly carried by males, co-infection w/ gonorrhea, has an undulating membrane and treated with metronidazole.
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Trichomoniasis & vaginitis
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The organism that causes GIARDIAsis.
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Organism: Giardia lamblia
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Route of Transmission of this disease is thru: FECAL/ORAL
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Disease: Giardiasis
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Symptoms of this disease includes: severe DIARRHEA, CRAMPS, fever, transmission by CYSTS in CONTAMINATED WATER
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Disease: Giardiasis
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This disease is found in SMALL INTESTINES of humans and other mammals.
Excreted in FECES as CYSTS |
Disease: Giardiasis
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2 predominant nuclei
RESISTANT to chlorine distinctive H2S ODOR (rotten egg) in STOOL or BREATH |
Disease: Giardiasis
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This organism causes the disease: AMEBiasis.
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Organism: Entamoeba histolytica
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AMEBIASIS may invade the PERITONEUM to cause: _________.
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Amoebic dysentry
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TRANSMISSION of Amebiasis is thru:
Hint: F & O |
fecal/oral route
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presence of INGESTED ORGANISM is diagnosed thru the RBC.
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Amebiasis (entamoeba histolytica)
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The symptoms of this disease include: pain, CRAMPING & BLOODY STOOL
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Amebiasis
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The ORGANISM that causes MALARIA is:
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Plasmodium
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The VECTOR thats causes the disease: Malaria
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Mosquito: Anopheles
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This VECTOR is the DEFINITIVE HOST host for Malaria.
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Mosquito: Anopheles
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HARBORS sexual reproduction
Hint: DH |
Definitive host
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The symptoms for this disease include: intense HEADACHES, nausea, CHILLS, HIGH FEVER, and extreme physical EXHAUSTION.
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Malaria
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Who are the INTERMEDIATE HOST for Malaria?
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Humans
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What is the LIFE CYCLE of the Plasmodium?
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injected thru a mosquito bite
Invades the liver cells Undergoes schizogony Release merozoites in RBC infecting them. Waste products Leads to symptoms |
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The ORGANISM that causes TAXOPLASMosis is:
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Toxoplasma gondii
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The DEFINITIVE HOST in TOXOplamosis is:
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CAT
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TAXOplasmosis is dangerous to who and why?
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pregnant women because it can cause congenital infection (in the uterus).
Still birth brain damage Blindness |
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Organism that causes CRYPTOSPORDIosis
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Organism: Cryptosporidium parvum
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The transmission of CryptospORdiosis is thru:
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Transmission: fecal/oral route
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The Symptoms of this disease includes: ABDOMINAL PAIN, PROFUSE diarrhea, WEIGHT LOSS AND LOSS OF APPETITE
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Cryptosporidiosis
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Treatment for this disease is: REHYDRATION (due to profuse diarrhea)
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Cryptospordiosis
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Which 2 diseases are resistant to Chlorine (Cl).
Hint: C & G |
Cryptosporidiosis
Giardiasis |
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Transmitted thru bite of a SAND FLY
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Leishmaniasis
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This disease is found in the TROPICAL WORLD (Middle East)
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Leishmaniasis
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This disease is a CUTANEOUS (skin) disease.
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Leishmaniasis
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Caused by the Vector - KISSING bug
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Chagas' Disease
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What is the PROTOZOA that causes Chagas' Disease
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Trypanosoma
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Chagas' Disease is found in what parts of the world?
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Central America
Mexico South Texas |
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Symptoms of this disease include fatigue, fever & SWOLLEN LYMPHNODES.
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Chagas' Disease
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MULTICELLULAR eukaryotic ANIMALS
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Helminths
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Generally possess DIGESTIVE, CIRCULATORY, NERVOUS, EXCRETORY, and REPRODUCTIVE systems
Hint: WORMS |
Helminths
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These Helminths are FREE-LIVING, but they may cause serious disease such as PINWORM disease, whipworm disease, hookworm disease and ascariasis.
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Nemotodes or Roundworms
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TAPEWORM with SEGMENTED BODIES and HOOKS to attach to the wall of the intestine.
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Cestodes
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often have COMPLICATED LIFE CYCLES that necessarily INVOLVES MORE THAN ONE HOST.
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Trematodes, or flukes
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Most tapeworm infections occur in persons who EAT?
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Uncooked or undercooked meats
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Some TAPEWORMS are acquired by ingesting?
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fleas infected with dog or cat tapeworms
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TAPEWORM from inadequately cooked pork
Has HOOKS and SUCKERS in the SCOLEX (head) |
Taenia solium
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Also known as the PINWORM
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Round worm
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Found in PORK or eating POORLY COOKED PORK
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Trichinosis/Trichinella
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Symptoms of this disease include: fever, swelling around the eyes, GI UPSET, small hemorrages under nails
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Trichinosis
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Multicellular PARASITES
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Arthropods
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These PARASITES ACT AS VECTORS for disease.
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Arthropods
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Name SIX (6) Arthropods:
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Mosquitoes, Fleas, Lice, Ticks, Mites,& dust mites
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This Arthropod spreads disease by PICKING UP disease-causing organisms and later INJECTING organisms into subsequent organisms that it BITES.
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Mosquitoes
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This arthropod transmits disease such as PLAQUE.
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Fleas
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This anthropod can transmit trench FEVER, epidemic TYPHUS and relapsing fever.
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Lice
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This Anthropod is implicated in Rocky Mountain SPOTTED FEVER and LYME DISEASE
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Ticks
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This anthropod causes SCABIES.
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Mites
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This anthropod is responsible for ALLERGIES & ASTHMA
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Dust Mites
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What found in the BLOOD of female mosquito can be TRANSFERRED from one meal to another?
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Viruses and bacteria
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Do different mosquito species host different disease?
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YES
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LARGE BODY CAVITIES are used for what purpose?
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for storing blood and may hold pathogens
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These are examples of what?
Human louse Rat flea Deer Fly Kissing bug |
Arthropod Vectors
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Vector for TYPHUS, trench FEVER and relapsing fever (all bacterial)
Related to CRAB LOUSE -STI |
Human Body Louse
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disease VECTORS
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Arthropods
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disease CAUSING
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Helminths
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