Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship between two organisms, where one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of the other organism (the host). The parasite derives its nourishment and other needs from the host, which may suffer harm as a result.
Parasitoids: These organisms lay their eggs inside the body of the host, and the larvae consume the host's tissues as they develop. Examples include certain species of wasps.
Parasites have evolved various adaptations to ensure their survival and successful exploitation of the host. These adaptations include:
Attachment structures:Parasites often have specialized structures that help them attach to the host's body, such as hooks, suckers, or adhesive secretions.
Reduced organs: Many parasites have reduced or simplified digestive, sensory, and locomotor organs, as they rely on the host for these functions.
Camouflage: Some parasites have evolved to blend in with the host's appearance, making it harder for the host to detect and remove them.
Manipulation of host behavior: Certain parasites can manipulate the behavior of the host to their advantage, such as causing the host to seek out situations that increase the parasite's transmission to other hosts.
Energy - A. Energy is involved in all physical and chemical processes. It is conserved, and can be transformed from one form to another and into work. At the atomic and nuclear levels energy is not continuous but exists in discrete amounts. Energy and mass are related through Einstein's equation E=mc 2 . B. The properties of atomic nuclei are responsible for energy-related phenomena such as radioactivity, fission and fusion. C. Changes in entropy and energy that accompany chemical reactions influence reaction paths. Chemical reactions result in the release or absorption of energy. D. The theory of electromagnetism explains that electricity and magnetism are closely related. Electric charges are the source of electric fields. Moving charges generate magnetic fields. E. Waves are the propagation of a disturbance. They transport energy and momentum but do not transport matter.
Relate temperature to the average molecular kinetic energy.