compare the types of infections caused by primary members of the actinomycetes.

Q: What animal group has been most affected by chytrids?

A: Chytrids belong to the kingdom Fungi and are saprotrophs. The process of reproduction is carried out…

Q: In what ways is trichinellosis different from other worm infections?

A: The protozoan pathogens, flagellates and helminths parasites can cause several diseases in the human…

Q: Describe the spirochetes and spirilla according to: morphology, habitat, motility, type of flagella,…

A: Introduction Bacteria are prokaryotes, which are single-celled organisms without a nucleus that…

Q: Name the taxonomic groups into which parasitic helminths areclassified and tell how they differ from…

A: Helminths are the eukaryotic multicellular worms. They are the parasitic organisms; means acquire…

Q: Which of the following is/are example(s) of deuteromycetes? (a) Alternaria (b) Colletotrichum (c)…

A: Deuteromycetes are called Fungi imperfecti because they have septate mycelia that lack the perfect…

Q: Compare and contrast Microsporidia and chytrids.

A: Microsporidia and chytrids are two types of fungi. Organisms belonging to the kingdom Fungi are…

Q: How does self infection bytapeworms occur?

A: Tapeworms are parasites that live in intestine of infected person. It has a tape like shape hence…

Q: . List two types of superficial mycoses, and two systemicmycoses.

A: Mycoses are the infection caused by fungus in animals including humans. It is a common physiological…

Q: Make simple diagrams tracing the life history of Taenia solium.

A: The pig tapeworm, Taenia solium, is a cyclophyllid cestode belonging to the Taeniidae family of…

Q: Briefly outline the characteristics of the four protozoan groups andname important pathogens in each…

A: Protozoa possess the characteristics of eukaryotes. These single-celled organisms are both,…

Q: Outline the major similarities and differences among Necator, Ancylostoma,Strongyloides, and…

A: Introduction: Ancyclostoma , Strongyloides, Trichinella and Necator are the nematodes which are…

Q: Name the taxonomic groups into which parasitic helminths are classifi ed and tell how they differ…

A: Helminths are the eukaryotic multicellular worms. They are parasitic organisms, which means acquire…

Q: Enlist the main salient features of phylum Ctenophora.

A: The following are the most notable characteristics of the phylum Ctenophora:

Q: All of the following are examples of superficial mycoses EXCEPT, Select one: O a. Ringworm O b.…

A: Mycosis are infectious disease  caused by fungi . Based on the location in the body , they are…

Q: Compare and contrast acanthamoeba and naegleria.

A: A one-celled critter regularly called an amoeboid, is a sort of cell or unicellular creature which…

Q: Explain the signifi cance of superficial mycoses.

A: Fungi are known to be spore-producing microbes that belong to the eukaryotes. They generally feed on…

Q: List the similarities and differences encountered when comparingmycetoma and chromoblastomycosis

A: Mycetoma and chromoblastomycosis are type of chronic skin infections that are caused by various…

Q: Briefly describe how Siboglinids meet their nutritional requirements

A: Siboglinidae may be a family of polychaete annelid worms whose members created up the previous phyla…

Q: Give the location of eyes in Branchiostoma?

A: Branchiostoma Branchiostoma belongs to Chordata and lies under the genera of lancelets. The shape of…

Q: Members of which Euglenozoa genera cause disease?

A: The Euglenozoa are a monophyletic gathering of flagellated protists including free-living,…

Q: Summarize the major characteristics of Sporothrix schenckii.

A: This fungus is named after a medical student who discovered it.

Q: Identify and describe the pathogenic actinomycetes.

A: Mycobacterium is one of the bacterial strains that are resistant to staining and acid-fast. The…

Q: sketch the microscopic features of the genus asperigillus

A: Introduction :- A fungus is any member of a group of eukaryotic organisms that includes…

Q: Explain the significance of superficial mycoses.

A: Mycosis is a fungal infection of animals and superficial mycosis is only at the outermost layer of…

Q: Define basidiomycetes

A: Fungi are eukaryotes and not prokaryotes, and thus they have a well-developed nucleus and…

Q: List at least two reasons zygomycetes benefit humans

A: Zygomycetes decompose soil, plant matter, & dung, they usually have the major role in  carbon…

Q: Briefly describe three superficial mycoses.

A: Mycoses are a type of skin disease caused fungal infections on humans and other animals. It often…

Q: Name the phases involved in lifecycle of wuchereria.

A: Wuchereria bancrofti It is a human parasitic roundworm that is the major cause of lymphatic…

Q: Discuss in detail the habitat and habits of Uromastix?

A: Introduction  Uromastyx is a genus which contains Asian and African lizard which belongs to Agamidae…

Q: Explain characteristics of peranosporales ,agaricales, polyporales and ustilaginales in detail.

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Q: Define Deuteromycetes?

A: Fungi are a group of non-motile, non-vascular, heterotrophic, eukaryotic organisms with rigid cell…

Q: Name the Protists for the diseases such as Hiker’s diarrhea, Malaria, Chagas disease, Sleeping…

A: Protists are eukaryotic organisms that contain nucleus as well as other membrane bound organelles.…

Q: The species above belongs to which subtaxon(a) of Platyhelminthes?

A: The species depicted in the image is Tapeworm- Taenia solium These are mostly parasitic living of…

Q: Below are several pictures of the Zygomycete, Rhizopus from macroscopic to microscopic views.

A: Rhizopus is a fungus belonging to class zygomycota.

Q: Describe the body plan of common member of phylum turbellaria.

A: Turbellaria belongs to the phylum Platyhelminthes and resides in terrestrial as well as freshwater…

Q: Discuss and explain the life cycle of Pseudocercospora fijiensis.

A: Pseudocercospora fijiensis is basically a filamentous, haploid ascomycotes fungus that causes black…

Q: List at least two human diseases caused by apicomplexans

A: The phylum consists of intracellular parasitic protists. The presence of an apical complex is a…

Q: Describe the functional importance of glomeromycetes

A: The glomeromycetes is a novel phylum that comprises species that maintain mutualistic symbiotic…

Q: Compare and contrast the life cycle of Myxococcuswith that of Bdellovibrio.

A: In the living world, we see a large number of microorganisms, animals and plants. These organisms…

Q: What is the intermediatehost of Schistosoma mansoni?Where does that host live?

A: Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a disease caused by parasitic worms. Infection with…