Parasitism and Parasitic Adaptations

‘An ideal parasite should be able to thrive within the host without harming it. Do you believe it? Why did not natural selection lead to the evolution of totally harmless parasites? 

Discuss the food habits of the mosquito.

The female mosquito is not considered a parasite though it needs human blood for fertility. Can you explain why?

Describe the life cycle of Wuchereria bancrofti.

Distinguish between hypertrophy and hyperplasia with an example for each.

Describe the effects of parasites on the host.

What is the need for parasites to develop special adaptations? Mention some special adaptations developed by the parasites. 

Define neoplasia. Give one example.

What is the endoparasitic adaptation observed in Fasciola hepatica?

What are the parasitic adaptations observed in Ascaris lumbricoides?

What do you mean by parasitic castration? Give one example.

What is hyper-parasite? Mention the name of one hyperparasite.

Distinguish between mechanical vector and biological vector.

Distinguish between vector and a reservoir host.

Distinguish between definitive host and intermediate host.

Distinguish between facultative parasite and obligate parasite.

Define parasitism and justify this term.