Parasite Groups

Parasites are a diverse group of organisms that live in or on another organism, known as their host, and rely on them for survival. Parasites can be divided into two major groups: ectoparasites, which live on the outside of their host, and endoparasites, which live inside their host. Parasites can cause a wide range of diseases in humans and animals and can also cause economic losses in the form of lost livestock and reduced crop yields. Effective control and prevention of these parasites is key to protecting human and animal health, as well as the environment.