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The organisms which cause diseases in plants and animals ,what are these organisms called ? |
Vector Pathogen Insects worms |
Pathogen |
A wide range of organisms belonging to bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, helminths, etc., could cause diseases in man. Such disease causing organisms are called pathogens. Most parasites are therefore pathogens as they cause harm to the host by living in (or on) them. |