Key differences, features, and comparative analysis of Feature and Ectoparasite.
| Feature | Ectoparasite | Endoparasite |
|---|---|---|
| Site | On the external surface of the host | Inside the host body (liver, kidney, lungs, RBCs…) |
| Life cycle | Simpler | More complex, due to extreme specialisation |
| Morphology / anatomy | Less reduced | Greatly simplified |
| Reproductive potential | High | Strongly emphasised / very high |
| Examples | Lice on humans; ticks on dogs; copepods on marine fish; Cuscuta on hedge plants | Malarial parasite, liver fluke, tapeworm |
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