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A pathogen is a microscopic organism, such as a virus, bacterium, fungus, or parasite, that causes disease in its host. Pathogens can infect humans, animals, plants, and even other microorganisms.
Yes, animals can and do become ill from a variety of pathogens. Common pathogens of animals include bacteria, viruses and parasites; less common pathogens include fungi and prions. Animals are also susceptible to congenital malformations, degenerative and auto-immune diseases, cancer and trauma.
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An organism that eats protists or animals is called a predator.
Plants produce antimicrobial compounds and have physical barriers like cell walls to resist pathogens. Animals have immune systems that produce antibodies and cells that can recognize and eliminate pathogens through various mechanisms such as phagocytosis and inflammation.
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is commonly used as an indicator organism to monitor water quality and assess fecal contamination due to its abundance in the intestines of warm-blooded animals. Its presence in water samples can indicate potential contamination and the possible presence of harmful pathogens.
A parasite feeds on other plants and animals.
The major reservoirs of pathogens include humans, animals, insects, and the environment. Pathogens can be carried and transmitted by these reservoirs, leading to the spread of diseases. It is important to identify and control these reservoirs to prevent the transmission of pathogens.
Yes, a mouse is an organism, along with other animals.
N/aA pathogen by definition is a disease causing organism
The Life that animals have.
an organism is anything that is living (plants & animals)