Chapter 25, Problem 12A

Summary Introduction

To replace:

The correct term in the place of italicized term.

Introduction:

The parasites are the organism that live in association with the other organisms and feed on them. There are many parasitic adaptations that different organisms evolve. The trichinosis ia a disease caused by eating raw meat contaminated with Trichinella .

Explanation of Solution

The disease trichinosis is caused by the ingestion of the parasite through the orofecal route. Hence, it cannot be contracted by walking barefoot. The Schistosoma is a fluke that can enter in the body by walking barefoot on the soil and causesSchistosomiasis. Hence, the term can be replaced with Schistosomiasis.