Khalil A. Tamilag: Ascaris (Round) Worm

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Khalil A.

Tamilag

Ascaris ( round ) worm - is a genus of


parasitic nematode worms known as the
"small intestinalroundworms", which is a type
of helminth (parasitic worm). One
species, Ascarislumbricoides, affects humans
and causes the disease ascariasis. Another
species,Ascaris suum, typically infects pigs.
Fluke worm - also called blood fluke or
trematode, any member of the invertebrate
class Trematoda (phylum Platyhelminthes), a
group of parasitic flatworms that probably
evolved from free-living forms millions of years
ago. There are more than 10,000 species of
flukes.

Pinworms - are tiny, white, thread-like worms


that live in the rectum. The worms crawl out of
the anus (bum) at night and lay their eggs on
nearby skin. Pinworms can be uncomfortable
but they do not cause disease. People who
have pinworms aren't dirty. Children can
get pinworms no matter how often they take a
bath.
Flatworm - a worm of a phylum which includes
the planarians together with the parasitic flukes
and tapeworms. They are distinguished by
having a simple flattened body which lacks
blood vessels, and a digestive tract which, if
present, has a single opening.

Hookworms are parasites. This means they


live off other living things. Hookworms affect
your lungs, skin, and small intestine. Humans
contracthookworms through hookworm larva
e found in dirt contaminated by feces.

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