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Is a worm considered a parasite?

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Created: 2022-05-30 12:45:10

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Parasites are organisms that live in and feed off a living host. There are a variety of parasitic worms that can take up residence in humans. Among them are flatworms, roundworms, and thorny-headed worms (spiny-headed worms).


What worms are parasitic?

8 Common Parasitic Worms That May Lurk in HumansWhat are parasitic worms? ... Pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis) ... Tapeworms (Taenia solium) ... Roundworms (Ascaris lumbricoides) ... Roundworms (Wuchereria bancrofti) ... Roundworms (Trichinella ) ... Flatworms (Fasciola hepatica) ... Whipworm (Trichuris trichiura)8 Common Parasitic Worms That May Lurk in Humans - Blogs

What is a worm classified under?

Both worms and insects are classified under the Kingdom Animalia. The animal kingdom is split into two groups: vertebrate, animals with a backbone, and invertebrate, animals without a backbone. Both worms and insects are invertebrates.

Can earthworms be parasitic?

Parasites of the earthworm: Monocystis (Protozoa) and Rhabditis (Nematoda) (1.1) - Practical Exercises in Parasitology.

Are worms bugs or parasites?

Since horsehair worms are parasitic, they are assumed to be beneficial in the control of certain insects. Its true value as a parasite, however, is questionable because the worm does not kill its host until it matures. Horsehair worms are not parasites of humans or pets.

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