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This varies greatly depending on the parasite. Some consider viruses to be parasites. Viruses aren't even cells and only have a protein coat covering nucleic acid. Other parasites have one or many cells.

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What is acellular obligatory parasite?

An acellular obligatory parasite is a type of parasite that lacks cellular structure and relies on a host cell's machinery for survival and reproduction. Examples include viruses, viroids, and prions. These parasites cannot replicate or carry out metabolic functions independent of a host cell.


What is a parasite hook?

A parasite hook is a specialized structure found in certain parasites that allows them to attach to and feed off their hosts. These hooks help the parasites secure themselves in the host's tissues and obtain nutrients for survival and reproduction.


Does plasmodium malariae have cell walls?

Plasmodium malariae, like other members of the Plasmodium genus, does not have a traditional cell wall. Instead, it has a flexible membrane known as the plasma membrane that surrounds its cells. This structure allows the parasite to invade host red blood cells, where it undergoes its life cycle. As a protozoan parasite, its cellular structure is distinct from that of bacteria, which do have cell walls.


What do you call the habitat of a parasite?

The habitat of a parasite is called a host. The host provides the environment for the parasite to live, feed, and reproduce.


Can a parasite feed off of another parasite?

Yes, it is possible for a parasite to feed off of another parasite. This phenomenon is known as hyperparasitism. For example, there are parasitic wasps that can lay their eggs within other parasites, such as aphids, and their larvae then feed on the host parasite.