*The word “roundworms” refers here to a group of worms known as ascarids. The word is sometimes used to include both ascarids and hookworms. How do pets get worms? Dogs and cats of any age may get roundworms and hookworms, but they are most vulnerable when they are very young.
Are roundworms and hookworms the same?
Hookworm refers to a parasitic nematode worm that inhabits the intestines of humans and other animals while roundworm refers to a nematode worm, especially a parasitic one found in the intestines of mammals. Thus, this is the basic difference between hookworm and roundworm.
Are tapeworms and hookworms the same?
Similar to tapeworms and roundworms, hookworms are intestinal parasites that live in the digestive system of your dog (or cat). The hookworm attaches to the lining of the intestinal wall and feeds on your dog's blood. Its eggs are ejected into the digestive tract and pass into the environment through your dog's feces.
Are tapeworms and roundworms the same thing?
Roundworms belong to the phylum Nematoda and tapeworms belong to the class Cestoda under the phylum Platyhelminthes. The main difference between roundworms and tapeworm is that roundworm has a cylindrical body tapered to a fine point at each end whereas tapeworm has a dorso-ventrally flattened, tape-like body.
