Question

* Difference between ectoparasite endo parasite. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

heya.

Ectoparasites:

1) Ectoparasites lives on the surface of the host.

2) They can be temporary, intermittent or permanent.

3) They can be hemiparasites for holoparasites.

4) Respiration is aerobic.

5) Specialisation has led to loss of fewer structure, eg. wings in fleas, bedbugs and lice.

Endoparasites:

1) Endoparasites live in the body of the host.

2) They are generally permanent parasites.

3) They are usually holoparasites.

4) Respiration is often anaerobic.

5) Specialisation has led to loss of several structure, eg. digestive organ in Taenia.