Apicomplexans live within the body cavities or cells of almost every kind of
animal, including other apicomplexans.
Francois Dreyer wrote:
> One such "case" I know of (although it is not my area of work) is found
> with the fish ectoparasites of the genus Lernae. These parasites can be
> parasitized by sessile peritrichs and the ones I read about is the
> Epistylis. To find out more on this specific topic (Epistylis) you might
> try and contact Prof Jo van As at the University of the Orange Free State,
> South Africa (VanAsJG at dre.nw.uovs.ac.za).
>> I read the above in one of his student's Honnours Project in Aquatic
> Parasitology
>> --
> Francois Dreyer
> Western Cape Provincial Veterinary Laboratory
> Stellenbosch, South Africa
>francoisd at wcape.agric.za>> Pro Tech <Ascaris75 at NS.hotmail.com> wrote in article
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> > Good question. Any answer would be difficult without standardizing on a
> > definition of parasite and that, in itself, is a very tough question.
> >
> > Regards
> > Terry
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> > <brianrambo at my-deja.com> wrote in message
> > news:95dk9n$8un$1 at nnrp1.deja.com...> > > Does anyone know of any parasites that act as a host to a parasite, or
> > > possibly a parasite that is particularly susceptible to a disease? A
> > > coworker said he has heard of such but can not recall any details.
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> > > Thanks...
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> > > Brian
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