intermediate host

An organism in or on which a parasite develops to an adult but not sexually mature stage.

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intermediate host

(Zoology) an animal that acts as host to a parasite that has not yet become sexually mature

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in′terme′diate host′

the host in which a parasite undergoes development but does not reach sexual maturity.

[1875–80]

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intermediate host - a host that is used by a parasite in the course of its life cycle

host - an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association

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tenuissimus as an experimental intermediate host of A.

First record of Bulimulus tenuissimus (Mollusca) as potential experimental intermediate host of Angiostrongylus cantonensis (Nematoda)/Primeiro registro de Bulimulus tenuissimus (Mollusca) como hospedeiro intermediario de Angiostrongylus cantonensis (Nematoda)

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Biomphalaria pfeifferi Snails and Intestinal Schistosomiasis, Lake Malawi, Africa, 2017-2018

pfeifferi (Figure 5), sometimes may be an intermediate host of the dicrocoeliosis' pathogen (Dicrocoelium lanceatum) (Charlier et al., 2016; Dreyfuss et al., 1999; Faltynkova et al., 2008; Hodasi, 1972; Vignoles et al., 2016; Zhytova and Kornyushyn 2012).

Mollusks (Gastropoda) as Intermediate Hosts of Cattles' Trematodes (Trematoda) in Conditions of Dnipro Basin's Small Ponds (Northern Ukraine)

Miracidia seek out and infect the first intermediate host, almost always a marine snail.

The Hidden Effects of Parasites in a Changing Ocean

As the document, the rodents, fox, cat, dog, or other some carnivores could be as the final host of the Echinochasmus sp., the river snail as first intermediate host, and fish or frog as the second intermediate host (Kong, 1997).

The Gastrointestinal Parasites and Bacteria Community of Sable (Mates zibellina) in Northeastern China

The eggs come out in the bird's droppings and are eaten by the intermediate host such as an earthworm or snail.

Vet on call: Chickens, snails and earthworms

Most of them complete their life cycle through intermediate host, majorly the piscivorous birds (33).

Prevalence of helminth parasites in fishes (Salmo trutta and Schizothorax plagiostomus) in India

The motile cercariae will then be released from the snail and will initiate encystment on a suitable second intermediate host as infective metacercariae [22].

Morphological Characterization of Emerging Cercariae among Lymnaeid Snails from Barangay Cawongan, Padre Garcia, Batangas, Philippines

(ii) Intermediate host rock permeability ([10.sup.-15] [m.sup.2]) and a shallow intrusion

Permeability Changes Resulting from Quartz Precipitation and Dissolution around Upper Crustal Intrusions

The highest prevalence of the disease at an altitude of 3000-6000 feet showed the climatic suitability for liver flukes and snails intermediate host during the months of June to September in the area.

RISK FACTORS ANALYSIS OF FASCIOLOSIS IN BUFFALOES IN AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR