Definition of Parasitic Adaptation: The parasitic adaptation can be defined as the profound changes and modifications occurring in per-suit of successful living so that the parasite is fully adapted inside the body of the host. Cameron (1965) has stated that "the parasites continue to lead their life successfully by adopting various modifications and compromises—compromises in some respects parallel to those [...]
In this article we will discuss about Phylum Nematomorpha:- 1. Characters of Phylum Nematomorpha 2. Taxonomic Retrospect of Phylum Nematomorpha 3. Characteristic Features 4. Classification 5. Affinities. Characters of Phylum Nematomorpha: Phylum Nematomorpha includes a number of threadlike elongated animals belonging to two families: the Nectonematidae and the Cordiidae. They are free-living in sexual phase and are parasitic in asexual [...]
In this article we will discuss about the interactions between host and parasite. Host-specificity: its dynamic quantities: (i) Usually related species and genera of parasites are found to attack closely related host-species. (ii) In some cases, the parasite may be mono-specific attacking a single host species, this situation often indicates an old association and co-evolution. (iii) Such mono-specificity is recorded [...]