Fill in the Blank

question 21

Short Answer

Fill in the blank. A ______ is a host organism plus its associated microbes

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Definitions:

Hookworm

A parasitic nematode that lives in the small intestine of its host, which can be humans, and causes anemia and malnutrition through blood loss.

Trichinosis

Infection caused by the roundworm Trichinella spiralis.

Nematocysts

Specialized cells in the tentacles of cnidarians such as jellyfish, used for capturing prey and defense through the release of toxins.

Cnidarian

Invertebrates existing as either a polyp or medusa, with two tissue layers and radial symmetry.