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单词 intermediate host
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Definition of intermediate host in English:

intermediate host

noun
Biology
  • An organism that supports the immature or non-reproductive forms of a parasite.

    〔生〕中间宿主,中间寄主(供养幼小或无繁殖能力寄生物的生物有机体)。比较DEFINITIVE HOST

    Compare with definitive host
    Example sentencesExamples
    • That the mosquito was the intermediate host of the filarial parasite was a momentous discovery in 1877.
    • This is because snails are the intermediate host to the parasite, which is released into shallow water, and then infects ducks and people.
    • Our biggest nightmare is that an intermediate host is out there carrying the virus and passing it onto other animals.
    • Their life cycles depend on domesticated cattle and swine as intermediate hosts.
    • Cats are the usual final host of this protozoan; but other mammals - including humans - and birds, can become intermediate hosts.

Definition of intermediate host in US English:

intermediate host

nounˈˌin(t)ərˈˌmēdēət hōst
Biology
  • An organism that supports the immature or nonreproductive forms of a parasite.

    〔生〕中间宿主,中间寄主(供养幼小或无繁殖能力寄生物的生物有机体)。比较DEFINITIVE HOST

    Compare with definitive host
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Their life cycles depend on domesticated cattle and swine as intermediate hosts.
    • Our biggest nightmare is that an intermediate host is out there carrying the virus and passing it onto other animals.
    • That the mosquito was the intermediate host of the filarial parasite was a momentous discovery in 1877.
    • Cats are the usual final host of this protozoan; but other mammals - including humans - and birds, can become intermediate hosts.
    • This is because snails are the intermediate host to the parasite, which is released into shallow water, and then infects ducks and people.
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