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helminthes-They are worm-like organisms living in and feeding on living hosts, receivingnourishment and protection while disrupting their hosts' nutrient absorption, causing weakness and disease. Those that live inside the digestive tract are called intestinal parasites. They can live inside humans and other animals.

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