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A parasitic worm is a worm that feeds on another organism, its 'host'. For example a tape worm. It latches onto the intestine of humans.

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Parasitic Worms are worm-like organisms living in and feeding on living hosts, receiving nourishment and protection while disrupting their hosts' nutrient absorption, causing weakness and disease. They can live inside humans and other animals.

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some are but not all. The heart worm is a parasite, but such as the earthworm, is not a parasite.

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Tapeworm is parasitic; people can also get hookworm and pin worms.

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they can eat at your brains

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a ring worm

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