Question

mosquitos are said to be responsible for causing malaria but it is caused by a protozoan.What are the terms used for mosquito and protozoan in this case? Define them.

Answer 1

Explanation:

mosquito is vector. one who carries sthe germs

protozoan is pathogen. it is a disease causing germ

Answer 2

Explanation:

Introduction. Malaria is a protozoaninfection of the red blood cells, transmitted by the bite of a female anopheles mosquito. Malaria iscaused by the protozoa of the genus Plasmodium.

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