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Where do worms live in animals?

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Various types of worm occupy a small variety of parasitic niches, living inside the bodies of other animals. Free-living worm species do not live on land but instead live in marine or freshwater environments or underground by burrowing.


Where do worms mostly live?

Earthworms and their relatives live anywhere there is moist soil and dead plant material. Earthworms are most abundant in rainy forest areas, but can be found in many habitats on land and in freshwater.

Where do worms in dogs live?

Adult roundworms live in the affected dog's intestines. Many dogs do not have signs of infection; however, dogs with major roundworm infections, especially puppies, show diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, dull hair, and a potbellied appearance. The dog may cough if the roundworms move into the lungs.

Where do worm parasites live?

The worst parasitic worms are usually found in warm tropical or subtropical parts of the world, but some worms are common in other places, too. Anyone can get worms.

Where do animals get worms from?

Animals can pick worms up in a variety of ways, including from: Other infected animals. Eating the larvae or eggs of worms (e.g. in infected faeces or in the grass) Eating raw meat, infected prey animals or infected parasites.

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