EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Parasites are often tiny organisms that feed off, and weaken, their hosts. the host unlike tapeworms and ringworms who live inside of you. An example of parasitism is fleas and dogs. The flea attaches to the dog and feeds on its blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -At some point in their lives, many pets experience discomfort caused by external parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites on their skin or in their ears. These parasites can be extremely irritating to pets and can cause serious skin problems or even carry disease.

Detailed explanation-3: -Symbiosis Mutually Beneficial (mutualism) Fleas live on dogs and get food from dogs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Parasites-Dipylidium Infection (also known as Dog and Cat Flea Tapeworm) Dipylidium is tapeworm of cats and dogs. People become infected when they accidentally swallow a flea infected with tapeworm larvae; most reported cases involve children. Dipylidium infection is easily treated in humans and animals.