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2. Endo parasites

These are parasites that live inside the body of the host.

Examples of endoparasites

 Tape worms

 Round worms

 Liver flukes

 Acanthocephalan

Effects of parasites

 They suck blood from animal

 Some parasites spread diseases to animals
 They damage the skin of the animals

 Endo parasite may prevent proper growth of animals.

 Low productivity in animals