Parasitic Adaptations of Helminths | Parasitology

The following points highlight the four main parasitic adaptations of helminths. The adaptations are: 1. Morphological Adaptations 2. Physiological Adaptations 3. Life Cycle Adaptations 4. Immunological Adaptations. 1. Morphological Adaptations: The Helminths, though are of lower grade of organisms, show structural modifications or adaptations along two lines: (a) Degeneration or loss of organs or systems; (b) Attainment of new organs. [...]