Parasitic Diseases. Photo by: Jubal Harshaw. Parasitic diseases are illnesses caused by infestation (infection) with parasites such as protozoa (one-celled animals), worms, or insects. These diseases are widespread in Africa, southern Asia, and Central and South America, especially among children.arasitic Diseases. Photo by: Jubal Harshaw. Parasitic diseases are illnesses caused by infestation (infection) with parasites such as protozoa (one-celled animals), worms, or insects. These diseases are widespread in Africa, southern Asia, and Central and South America, especially among children.
Definitions for tectonictÉkËtÉn Éªk. tectonic(adj) pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth's crust. tectonic plates; tectonic valleys. tectonic, architectonic(adj) of or pertaining to construction or architecture.
   Plate Tectonics is the study of mechanisms and the results of  large-scale movement of the earth's crust.    Tectonic Plates â¦ are large sections of the earth's crust that float  on top of semi-molten rocks of the upper mantle.