Asked by Hunter Hamrick on Apr 24, 2024
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Which condition is not caused or transmitted by an insect?
A) schistosomiasis
B) reduced lumber harvests
C) significant damage to food crops
D) typhus
E) malaria
Schistosomiasis
A disease caused by infection with freshwater parasitic worms in certain tropical and subtropical regions.
Typhus
A group of infectious diseases caused by Rickettsia bacteria, transmitted by lice, fleas, or mites, characterized by severe fever, headache, and rash.
Malaria
A serious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes, characterized by fever, chills, and flu-like illness.
- Recognize the ecological role and significance of different animal groups, including their adaptations and impact on environments.
- Comprehend the role of animals in ecosystems, including predation, symbiosis, and competition.
Verified Answer
MA
Mirwais Alakozai6 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Schistosomiasis is not caused or transmitted by an insect; it is caused by parasitic worms from the Schistosomatidae family, which are spread through freshwater snails, not insects.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the ecological role and significance of different animal groups, including their adaptations and impact on environments.
- Comprehend the role of animals in ecosystems, including predation, symbiosis, and competition.