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intermediate host

/ˌɪntəˈmiːdiət həʊst/

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/ˌɪntəˈmiːdiət həʊst/C1formalscientific
  • ruОрганизм, в котором паразит обитает на определённой стадии своего жизненного цикла, обычно до того, как паразит достигает окончательного хозяина. Этот термин широко используется в биологии и медицине.

An organism that harbors a parasite during a stage of its life cycle, typically before the parasite reaches its final host. This term is commonly used in biology and medicine.

  1. Intermediate hostC1formal

    An organism that harbors a parasite during a stage of its life cycle, but is not the final host where the parasite reaches maturity.

    ruПромежуточный хозяин

    • The mosquito acts as an intermediate host for the malaria parasite.
    • Snails are the intermediate host for the liver fluke.
    • Understanding the role of the intermediate host is crucial for controlling the spread of the disease.