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Reservoir Host Definition A reservoir host is a host that harbors the pathogen and serves as a source of the infective... Read More

Intermediate Host Definition When looking at the relationships amongst different biological members of our biosphere, we... Read More

Host Cells Definition What is a host cell? A host cell is a living cell that serves as a shelter and a food source to the... Read More

Different Biological Relationships The biological world is interconnected whether we notice it or not. All the life forms... Read More

What are Pathogens? Pathogens are defined as microscopic organisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that... Read More

reservoir 1. (Science: anatomy) A place or cavity for storage, for anatomical structures serving as a storage space for... Read More

Definition noun, plural: paratenic hosts An intermediate host which is not needed for the development of the parasite, but... Read More

Definition noun A reservoir host harboring the pathogen but shows no ill effects and serves as a source of... Read More

Resistance, vulnerability, sensitivity, tolerance, and susceptibility are some highly important terminologies across the... Read More

Vector Definition When one thinks of vectors one may think of many different things. This is because a vector can be... Read More

Definition noun, plural: infections (microbiology) Invasion and multiplication of an infectious agents in body tissues of... Read More