Sentences with phrase «on ectoparasites»
Flowers: Flowers such as feverfew and chrysanthemum contain pyrethrums, which have a paralytic effect on ectoparasites, while mullein extract helps soothe skin ailments when applied externally, Wenger said.
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We also looked at the ectoparasites, looking at how common fleas and body lice and head lice and so on were.
Similarly, many ectoparasites, like scabies, tics and botfly also lead to clusters of round shapes on the skin.
Ticks are ectoparasites (external parasites), living by hematophagy on the blood of mammals, birds, and occasionally reptiles and amphibians.
Rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs are sensitive to certain ectoparasite control products that can be safely used on dogs and cats, and are deadly if used on birds or other species (fish, turtles or reptiles).
Ectoparasites live in or on the skin.
Fleas are ectoparasites, which means that they live on the skin's surface, similar to lice or ticks.
Dr. Christman begins with a discussion of ectoparasites (parasites that live on a pet's skin, such as fleas and ticks) and endoparasites (parasites that live inside a pet, such as roundworms, tapeworms, and whipworms).
Fleas are ectoparasites which means that they live on the outside of their host and feed on their blood.
The space in between toes on your pooch's paws can also be excellent habitats for these ectoparasites.
The fleas found on dogs (Ctenocephalides canis) and cats (C. felis) are ectoparasites, which live off the blood of their host animal.
They are the second most common ectoparasite (external parasite) found on pets; the most common is the flea.
The flea, characterized by its fantastic ability to jump and multiply, is an «ectoparasite», which means that it is found on the outside of the body.
This ectoparasite spends it life cycle of 14 - 21 days entirely on the host it has infected.
It is probably a mutualistic arrangement as the remora can move around on the host, removing ectoparasites and loose flakes of skin, while benefiting from the protection provided by the host, and the constant flow of water across its gills.