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There are many different species of hookworm. The scientific name for the genera that contain hookworms are necator and ancylostoma.
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Scientific name for hookworm?
Depends on what kind of worm you are talking about. In general, a worm is an annelid (Phylum Annelida), and there are a lot of them. For just one example, the scientific name for an earthworm is Lumbricus terrestris. And that's just one of some 2,700 different types of earthworm. Links are provided below to connect you with the related Wikipedia articles.
What is the scientific mane of a hookworm worm?
Assuming you mean "scientific name", there are several varieties, all of which have a specific host target. One common in America is termed Necator Americanus and another significant human paricite is Ancylostoma duodenale. Ancylostoma caninumis a common canine variety of hookworm.source:Laboratory Studies in Integrated Principles of Zoology15th ed. Hickman, Kats, Keen
What symmetry is the hookworm in?
Is a hookworm radial
What kind of parasite hookworm?
Hookworm is endoparasites. From: Micol Colico :)
What is the name of the Worms or parasites that enter through your feet and feed on your lungs and heart?
Hookworm
How do you use the word hookworm in a sentence?
The doctor administered a hookworm prevention shot.
What is the species name for a hookworm?
Kingdom:AnimaliaPhylum:NematodaClass:SecernenteaOrder:StrongiloidaeFamily:AncylostomatidaeGenus:Necator/Ancylostoma I found these on Wikipedia however im not sure is they will help or not
Examples of Water-borne disease?
hookworm schistosomiasis
How do hookworm larvae cause an itch?
Itching also may be caused when any of the family of hookworm larvae penetrate the skin. This includes swimmer's itch and creeping eruption caused by cat or dog hookworm, and ground itch caused by the "true" hookworm.
Is hookworm parasite?
Yes, a hookworm is a parasite that sucks blood via the tissue of an intestine it infects.
Which phylum of worms has a false coelom and a complete digestive tract?
aschelminthes
Does the hookworm cause anemia?
Yes, hookworm is the name for two species of worms: Ancylostoma Duodenale and Necator Americanus. They produce anemia because they suck blood from the intestinal mucosa and damage it. The result is a loss of protein and iron.
