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question 25
2 pts
dirofilaria immitis, the canine heartworm, usually resides in the right ventricle and branches of the pulmonary artery; however, it may \get off track\ during its migration to the heart and become established in the anterior chamber of the eye. this is called a/an
○ wandering or solicitous parasite.
○ end - stage host parasite.
○ aberrant or erratic parasite.
○ encysted or off track parasite.

Explanation:

An aberrant or erratic parasite is one that strays from its normal migration or location. In this case, Dirofilaria immitis migrating to the anterior chamber of the eye instead of its normal heart - related location fits this definition.

Answer:

C. aberrant or erratic parasite