Question

How does Lophomonas blattarum occur in wood roach?

Answer 1

Lophomonas and wood roach:

1. Lophomonas blattarum is a flagellete protozoan and a parasite.
2. In humans, this protozoa causes severe bronchopulmonary infections.
3. Wood roaches are also known as Pennsylvanian cockroaches.
4. These two organisms live in a mutual symbiotic association.
5. The Lophomonas resides in the gut, specifically the intestine of the wood roach.
6. It could also live in a parasitic association, thus causing harm to its host, as in the case of humans.