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What is the scientific name of the whipworm?

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Binomial name. Trichuris trichiura. (Linnaeus, 1771) Trichuris trichiura, Trichocephalus trichiuris or whipworm, is a parasitic roundworm (a type of helminth) that causes trichuriasis (a type of helminthiasis which is one of the neglected tropical diseases) when it infects a human large intestine.


What is another name for the whipworm?

The nematode (roundworm) Trichuris trichiura, also called the human whipworm.

How did whipworms get their name?

Whipworm (Trichuris trichiura) is an intestinal parasite of humans. The larvae and adult worms live in the intestine of humans and can cause intestinal disease. The name comes from the worm's whip-like shape.

What class is the whip worm in?

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What is the common name for Trichuris vulpis?

What Are Whipworms? Whipworms, scientifically known as Trichuris vulpis, are one of the most common intestinal parasites in dogs, along with tapeworms, hookworms, and roundworms. These one-quarter-inch-long organisms live in the cecum and colon (large intestine), where they attach to the mucosal lining.

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