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Is a ascaris a parasite

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Yes.It is a parasitic roundworm, found in the human's small intestine and causing colic and diarrhea.

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What kind of parasite of ascaris is?

a roundworm


Ascaris worm parasitizes externally or internally on man?

ascaris worms parasitize man internally. . .an intestinal parasite.


What is the botanic name for ascaris?

There is no such thing as a "botanic name", and the ascaris, which is a roundworm, is a parasite of mammals, not plants. The genus Ascaris contains 17 known species, each of which has a different specific name.You may have meant to ask "what is the scientific name of the ascaris species that infects humans", in which case the answer would be Ascaris lumbricoides.


What human parasite looks like an earthworm?

Roundworms, such as Ascaris lumbricoides.See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascarid


What is the relationship of an ascaris and human?

The Ascaris Worm is a parasite to humans.Like many other parasites, it usually leads a live-and-let-live existence, doing little damage to its host. But unlike many, the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides is the largest of the human intestinal parasites.


Is a tapeworm a parasite?

A fanworm is not a parasite. It has feathery tentacles resembling a fan that are used for filtering food from the water.


What is the scientific name of ascaris?

ascaris


What is the common scientific name for Ascaris worm?

The common scientific name for Ascaris worm is Ascaris lumbricoides.


Is a ascaris a vertebrate or invertebrate?

at is ascaris vertibrate or invertibrate


Are Ascaris sexual?

Yes, Ascaris reproduce seually


Do ascaris cause anemia?

no,ascaris don't cause anemia


When was Ascaris lumbricoides created?

Ascaris lumbricoides was created in 1758.