WormMine

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Intermine data mining platform for C. elegans and related nematodes

GO Term : GO:0140106 hematophagy GO

Namespace  biological_process Obsolete  false
Description  A feeding behavior that involves the ingestion of blood. Hematophagous animals have mouth parts and chemical agents for penetrating vascular structures in the skin of hosts. To overcome natural hemostasis, vasoconstriction, inflammation, and pain sensation in the host, hematophagous animals pre-inject chemical substances with anesthetic and/or anticoagulant properties.

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Identifier Name Description
GO:0008150 biological_process A biological process is the execution of a genetically-encoded biological module or program. It consists of all the steps required to achieve the specific biological objective of the module. A biological process is accomplished by a particular set of molecular functions carried out by specific gene products (or macromolecular complexes), often in a highly regulated manner and in a particular temporal sequence.
GO:0032501 multicellular organismal process Any biological process, occurring at the level of a multicellular organism, pertinent to its function.
GO:0007631 feeding behavior Behavior associated with the intake of food.
GO:0007610 behavior The internally coordinated responses (actions or inactions) of animals (individuals or groups) to internal or external stimuli, via a mechanism that involves nervous system activity.
GO:0140106 hematophagy A feeding behavior that involves the ingestion of blood. Hematophagous animals have mouth parts and chemical agents for penetrating vascular structures in the skin of hosts. To overcome natural hemostasis, vasoconstriction, inflammation, and pain sensation in the host, hematophagous animals pre-inject chemical substances with anesthetic and/or anticoagulant properties.

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Child Term . Identifier
is_a GO:0007631 GO:0140106
is_a GO:0008150 GO:0140106
is_a GO:0007610 GO:0140106
is_a GO:0032501 GO:0140106

3 Synonyms

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feeding on blood of other organism synonym
injection of substance into other organism during feeding on blood of other organism synonym
taking of blood meal synonym