What is a vector in parasitism?

Answer 1

Vectors or secondary hosts are organisms that pass on parasites to other organisms Vectors are usually insects or ticks. They are often needed for a parasite to be able to develop to the infectious stage of its life-cyle, before it is passed on to another organism, the next host species.

Answer 2

In parasitism, a vector is an organism that transmits a parasite from one host to another without being infected by the parasite itself. Vectors can be various organisms such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas that can carry and spread parasites that cause diseases in other organisms. Understanding vectors is crucial in controlling the spread of parasitic diseases.