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 What is Parasitology? Introduction Collection of Sample Protozoa Helminth 1. Introduction Parasitology Study of parasites that cause diseases in humans. It is called medical Parasitology. Clinical Parasitology:- Pathogenic organisms that are larger in size than bacteria and fungi under clinical parasitology. Host:- The organism that provides nutrition and habitat for the parasite to survive is called the host. Parasite  A living organism that takes its nutritional habitat from another living organism is called a parasite. Classes of Parasite  Classes of Parasite divided into 8 classes. Ectoparasite  Endoparasite  Temporary Parasite Permanent Parasite Facultative Parasite Obligatory Parasite Occosional Parasite Wondering Parasite 1. Ectoparasite. Parasites that live on the surface of the host's body are called ectoparasites. 2. Endoparasite:- Parasites that live inside the host's body are called endoparasites. 3. Temporary Parasite:- visits the host for some tim...