isäntäeläimistä
Isäntäeläin, or host animal, refers to an organism that harbors a parasite, providing nourishment and often shelter. The parasite lives on or inside the host animal, deriving its needs from the host's resources. This relationship is typically characterized by the parasite benefiting at the expense of the host, though in some cases, the harm to the host may be minimal.
The host-parasite interaction is a fundamental aspect of ecology and evolution. Parasites have evolved a wide
The concept of a host animal is crucial in understanding disease transmission, particularly in veterinary medicine