What is the difference between Ectoparasites,

Endoparacites,and Parasitoidism

By: Ross TanakaChase Warashina

PARASITES CAN LIVE IN….

DOGS

CATS

RATS

BATS

FAT(S)

TURTLES

Ectoparasites

Parasites that live on the SURFACE of the host

Ectoparasites TRANSFER from host to host.

Ectoparasites Include:

• Fleas

• Lice

• Mites

Endoparasites

Parasites that live INSIDE the host

Endoparasites Include:

• Tapeworms

• Malarial Parasites

Parasitoidism

Parasites which an insect LAYS EGS ON OR IN A

LIVING HOST

Parsitoid

• Much like a parasite (living off of host)– Although it eventually kills the host

• Usually affects a certain stage of life in the host

Parasitoidism Includes:

• Usually includes small wasps

Differences between the three types:

• Ectoparasites: OUTSIDE

• Endoparasites: INSIDE

• Parasitoidism: LAYS EGGS INSIDE OR OUTSIDE (Living Host)