Parasitology

Parasitology

The study of parasites.

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superinfection

Biology; Parasitology

A new infection of a host superimposed on an existing one by the same species of parasite (see Hyperinfection).

symbiosis

Biology; Parasitology

The association or living together of different species.

syngamy

Biology; Parasitology

Multiplication (reproduction) by a sexual process. There are many gradations of the sexual process among parasitic species (see gametogenesis, malarial parasites; parthenogenesis, Strongyloides ...

taiga

Biology; Parasitology

Northern evergreen forests with mostly conifers and with a variety of animals.

temperate deciduous forest

Biology; Parasitology

Dense canopy of broadleaf trees overlying saplings and shrubs. Great seasonal fluctuations in temperature and rich in fauna. Much of the areas converted to agriculture.