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Flashcards in Fungal and Protist Diseases Deck (7)
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1
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What is the Rose black spot virus?

A

A fungus causes black and purple spots to develop on leaves of rose plants. Less photosynthesis will happen

2
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How is Rose black spots spread?

A

In the wind and water.

3
Q

How to treat Rose black spots?

A

Fungicides or stripping the affected leaves, and the affected leaves need to be destroyed.

4
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What is Malaria?

A

The mosquitoes are the vectors and they pick up malarial protists when they feed of the infected animal.

5
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How does Malaria spread?

A

When the mosquito feeds on another animal it infects it by inserting the protist into the blood.

6
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What are the symptoms of Malaria?

A

Fever and can be fatal

7
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How to prevent Malaria?

A

Using incidities to stop mosquitoes and mosquitoes nets.