Chapter 25.2, Problem 4MI

Summary Introduction

To define:

The term 'Hydrostatic skeleton' and 'Trichinosis'.

Introduction:

A parasitic disease, also called parasitosis, is an irresistible and infectious disease caused or transmitted by a parasite.

Explanation of Solution

Hydrostatic skeleton:

A hydrostatic skeleton is a skeleton framed by a liquid filled compartment inside the body, called the coelom. The organs of the coelom are upheld by the watery liquid, which likewise opposes outer pressure. In hydrostatic skeletons, power is communicated not through tough skeletal components but rather by internal pressure.

Trichinosis:

Trichinosis, otherwise called trichinellosis, is a parasitic disease or illness brought about by roundworms of the Trichinella type. During the early stage of infection, intrusion of the intestines can results in diarrhea, stomach pain, and vomiting. Anti-parasitic medication is the primary line of treatment for trichinosis.