The merozoites infect red blood cells, which eventually rupture, releasing more merozoites. 

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Parasitoids develop as internal parasites of insect immature stages. The adult parasitoid lays its eggs in or on the host and the larvae usually develop internally. 

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Some parasitoids themselves serve as hosts for other parasitoids, which are known as hyperparasitoids.

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Many species of macroparasites cannot complete their life cycles without the presence of at least two different host species

Definitive host - Exhibit sexual reproduction 

Intermediate hosts – Nonreproducing

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Enslaver parasite - Many parasites induce changes in the behavior or color of one host, making that host more susceptible to being eaten by a second host.

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Dicrocoelium dendritium