SEC-S16 / W1 | An Artistic Parasite🪱
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A parasite is an organism that feeds or depends on others nutrients to survive and spread. They get their food at the expense of it's host. Once parasites enters the body, they feed, grow and multiplies in a way that gets the body affected.
There are three main type of parasites;
• Ectoparasites: these ones are called exterior parasites. They live on the outside of it's host. Here we have; head lice, tick, and fleas.
• Helminths: these are worms that live in the gastrointestinal; it is a series of organs that are connected just like the human system is connected. Here we have; tapeworms and round worms.
• Protozoans: these are tiny parasites that can't be seen easily without a microscope. They may spread through contaminated food or water. Here we have; amoeba, Flagellates and Sporozoans.
My artistic parasite would be Ectoparasites, and I choose A TICK
 A Tick |
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Drawing tools are A4 paper, a pencil and an eraser.
 Drawing tools |
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I starter by sketching my work. The head and the body looked a little difficult to sketch but I did it.
 work in progress |  drawing in progress |
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After sketching my work, I had to make it visible with a pencil. The drawing turned out this way.
 Drawing almost ready |
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It was a very easy parasite to draw. After making my work visible, I shaded a part that needed to shaded and did the finishing touch of my drawing.
| a tick |  a selfie with my work |
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Tell us what led you to choose that parasite. Outstanding details. (Be as original and creative as possible) |
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Tick is a very deadly parasite that feed on warm blooded hosts by biting them. A tick bite can get human and animals infected with bacterias that can cause diseases. Most ticks go through various stages of life. After hatching from eggs, they must feed on blood at every life stage to survive.
Did you know that these ticks find their hosts easily through; breath, body odour and heat, some species can even recognize shadow, yes shadow. I was as surprised as you the first time I heard it.
Ticks can't fly or jump but they have a method of climbing. The wait in a grass or bushes where they wait for their host unannounced. Once their host is close to where they are, they quickly climb and feed immediately. Although some ticks would wander around looking for places where we have lighter skin to enable them attach easily.
How ticks spread disease
Ticks transfer pathogens that cause disease through the feeding process.
• Since we have different species of tick, some can take like 10 minutes to 2 hours preparing to feed and when they finally settle to feed, it grasp the skin and cut into it's surface.
• The tick immediately inserts it's feeding tube which help keep the tick in place.
• Ticks can secrete small amount of saliva with anesthetic property so that the animal or person can't feel the tick has attached itself. If the tick is in a sheltered spot, it cannot be noticed easily.
• A tick will slowly suck the blood for several days. If the host animal has a bloodborne infection, the tick will ingest the pathogens with the blood. After feeding, most ticks drop off to either prepare for the next life stage or look for another host.
These ticks are commonly and mostly found in dogs. They can be so deadly.
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Parasites are deadly and should be careful when dealing with affected people or animals. I once had a dog who got infected with tick, I got scared of allowing it enter my room because one could drop off and find a way to my body. Since they feed on blood, it must be animals or humans, so one has to be very careful.
Parasites are everywhere, just be guided!
I invite @mariami @goodybest @eliany
Fascinating artwork and detailed information about ticks! Your creative choice of an ectoparasite highlights the risks they pose to warm-blooded hosts. The insight into how ticks find their hosts and the potential for disease transmission is enlightening. Your cautionary note emphasizes the importance of being vigilant. Well-done!
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hi @ninapenda
nice drawing of the tick, these are very annoying and dangerous parasites, You presented valuable information about the way of life. I also participated with a tick.
Hello dear ! Your artistic portrayal of the tick parasite is both impressive and informative. Your detailed explanation of the tick's behavior and feeding process sheds light on the dangers posed by these parasites. Your dedication to sharing quality content educates others about important topics. Keep up the great work.
Your post representation of a tick is impressive capturing the details of this ectoparasite. The choice of a tick as your subject is interesting due to its significance as a deadly parasite that feeds on warm-blooded hosts causing potential harm by transmitting diseases. The additional insights you provided about how ticks locate their hosts through various cues like breath body odor heat and even shadow recognition add a unique touch to your explanation. The detailed process of how ticks spread diseases through their feeding stages is informative.
Thank you ma'am!
Your depiction of a tick is visually striking, and your explanation about ticks and their method of finding hosts is both informative and engaging. The details about ticks recognizing hosts through breath, body odor, and heat are surprising. Your emphasis on being cautious around tick-infected animals resonates well. Great work on your artistic and educational contribution to the contest!
Hello dear @ninapenda , hope your day is going well.Wow, I learned so much about ticks from your post! It's scary how easily they can find their hosts and spread diseases. Thanks for explaining everything in such simple terms and sharing your drawing process. Your attention to detail really helps understand how dangerous ticks can be.
Thank you for the description of the tick in your post and for appreciating your art Your detailed description of the ways ticks find and spread diseases raised awareness of this dangerous parasite. Thank you for your sensitivity and educational contribution.