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No, it is not. It does not permanently attach itself or actually live on a host. They do, however, transmit parasites of the blood from one foodsource to another, so they are carriers of parasites.
"Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship between organisms of different species where one organism, the parasite, benefits at the expense of the other, the host. "
Also, this question has been asked before. No, it is NOT an "ectoparasite" either.
What else can I help you with?
Is a mosquito considered a parasite?
Yes, a mosquito is considered a parasite because it feeds on the blood of its host, often causing harm or discomfort.
Which insect is the vector that transmits the material parasite plasmodium vivax into your blood?
The Anopheles mosquito is the vector that transmits the malaria parasite Plasmodium vivax into the bloodstream. When an infected mosquito bites a person, it injects the parasite into the bloodstream, where it multiplies and causes malaria.
Is mosquito a parasite as it is drinking blood?
Yes, it is.
In malarial infections the sexually mature parasite is found in which host?
The sexually mature parasite in a malarial infection is found in the Anopheles mosquito host. When a mosquito bites an infected human and ingests the sexual stage of the parasite (gametocytes), they mature and reproduce in the mosquito's gut, leading to the transmission of the infection.
What animal that spreads parasites when it drinks blood of other animals?
the answer is a mosquito, a mosquito is a parasite :)
Which insect passes on the parasite causing malaria?
The mosquito.
How does the malaria parasite get into a mosquito?
it carries it naturally
Where does the mosquito carry the malaria parasite?
it carries it to the host
What is the vector for the plasmodium?
The vector for Plasmodium, the parasite that causes malaria, is the female Anopheles mosquito. These mosquitoes can transmit the parasite to humans through their bites during blood meals.
What is an anopheles?
An anopheles is a member of the Anopheles genus of mosquito, which carries the parasite which causes malaria.
What insects carry the malaria parasite?
Female Anopheles mosquitoes are the primary insects that carry and transmit the malaria parasite. When an infected mosquito bites a human, it can pass the parasite through its saliva into the person's bloodstream, leading to malaria infection.
What is a macro parasite?
It means a parasite that you can see. It could be a tick or mosquito. Parasites need to feed on other living things.
