Traditionally in medicine, a vector is an organism that does not cause disease itself but which spreads infection by conveying pathogens from one host to another. Species of mosquito, for example, serve as vectors for the deadly disease Malaria.

What are vectors in biology?

A vector is a living organism that transmits an infectious agent from an infected animal to a human or another animal. Vectors are frequently arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas and lice.

What is biological vector with example?

A biological vector has the pathogens within its body, and delivers them to new hosts in an active manner, usually a bite. Mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and lice are examples of biological vectors and are often responsible for serious blood-borne diseases, such as malaria.