The definitive host of a parasite is a. the host for the dormant stage of the parasite. b. where the mature form of the parasite occurs. c. also the vector for the parasite. d. the host for immature stages of the parasite. e. the host that the parasite name is based on.

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Shiloh Joseph

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30 October, 23:21

The definitive host of a parasite is a. the host for the dormant stage of the parasite. b. where the mature form of the parasite occurs. c. also the vector for the parasite. d. the host for immature stages of the parasite. e. the host that the parasite name is based on.

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Ireland Nicholson · Answer 1

b. where the mature form of the parasite occurs.

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The term Definitive hosts refers to hosts which houses the parasite till the maturity of the parasite, allowing the parasite to reproduce in it in the process.