Ectoparasite Basics 2

Question 1

Mandibulata is one of the 3 subphyla of parasitic Arthropoda. Which “Class” of the subphylum Mandibulata are we studying?

Answer 1

Insecta

Question 2

Through what process do Insecta develop?

Answer 2

Metamorphosis (Simple or Complex)

Question 3

What are the 3 body parts of Insecta?

Answer 3

Head, Thorax, and Abdomen
(6 legs attached to the Thorax)

Question 4

Chelicerata is one of the 3 subphyla of parasitic Arthropoda. Which “Class” of the subphylum Chelicerata are we studying?

Answer 4

Arachnids (Acarines)

Question 5

Which 2 ectoparasites are we studying from the Arachnid class?

Answer 5

Mites and Ticks

Question 6

Body Parts of Acarine Arachnids (Mites and Ticks)

Answer 6

Capitulum (mouthparts)
Idiosoma (Abdomen)
-adults 8 legs
-larva 6 legs

Question 7

Developmental Stages of Mites and Ticks

Answer 7

Egg
Larva
Nymph
Adult

Question 8

Pentastomida is one of the 3 subphyla of Parasitic Arthropoda. Which parasite from the Pentastomida subphyla are we studying?

Answer 8

Tongue Worm

Question 9

Pentastomida have 5 what?

Answer 9

“Mouths” (1 mouth & 4 hooked claws)

Question 10

Definitive Host of the Pentastomida Tongue Worm

Answer 10

Reptiles
(Human is one intermediate host)