Asked by Ayesha Williams on May 14, 2024
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The intermediate host for a blood fluke is a:
A) human
B) cow
C) dog
D) cat
E) snail
Intermediate Host
An organism that harbors the larval or asexual stage of a parasite, through which the parasite must pass before reaching its mature phase.
Blood Fluke
A parasitic flatworm, belonging to the genus Schistosoma, that lives in the blood vessels of humans and animals and causes schistosomiasis.
- Understand the reproductive strategies and cycles of different invertebrate groups.
- Examine the importance of invertebrates in relation to human health and diseases.
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Robert CavazosMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The intermediate host for a blood fluke (Schistosoma species) is a snail. Blood flukes are parasitic worms that require a snail as an intermediate host to complete their life cycle before infecting humans.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the reproductive strategies and cycles of different invertebrate groups.
- Examine the importance of invertebrates in relation to human health and diseases.