Parasites

The high temperatures in Arizona's desert climate is unsuitable for many life forms, but spiders have a high degree of tolerance for extreme temperatures. Spiders bask in the sun if they need warmth…

Wasps belong to Hymenoptra, one of the largest insect orders. Most wasps have wings, but some wasp species are wingless. However, the female or male of all wasp species have stingers used for…

Blue-black spider wasps refers to the members of the genus Anoplius (previously called Psammochares), the most numerous wasp genus in North America, where almost 50 species have been recorded.…

There are many things in this world that can make you sick, including microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and molds. While some diseases result in quick death or are…

Texas is known for its beautiful wild flowers, hot climates and low-hanging trees, all ideal terrain for wasps. Texas has four main types of wasps: paper wasps, yellow jackets, Mexican wasps and…

The energy source for a parasite is a host body. A parasite usually attaches itself to a larger foreign body, such as an animal or person, and feeds on the host's blood, tissue and/or food. A parasite…

Several pathogenic (disease-causing) protozoa are particularly problematic in water supplies. One example is giardia, which is not an animal but a genus of the protista kingdom of the eukaryotic…

Wasps are a common problem for many people; nests built around houses and buildings increase the likelihood of interactions with wasps as well as the possibility of getting stung. It is important to…

With today's gas prices, paying attention to your car's efficiency is very important. Although many think that a car requires a trained mechanic to ensure that it is working properly, there are a…

A parasite is an organism that lives in or on a host organism and depends on the host for food. While parasites benefit, the host usually gains nothing and often will suffer from infection or disease.…