The animal is the "host".
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.
An example, a parasitic worm is a worm living in the intestines of a host, drawing nutrients, but only causing sickness to the host in return.
Are you looking for the general name parasite? If not, nematodes and turbellarians are two groups of worms that are often parasitic. A multicellular organism that has a mouth and lives in an animal host is a Helminth.
hookworm
No, an earthworm is not a parasitic worm as far as I know.
A parasitic plant worm is a type of worm that attaches itself to the roots of plants, extracting nutrients and water from the host plant. This can weaken the host plant and affect its growth and overall health. Controlling the population of parasitic plant worms often involves using biological controls or applying targeted pesticides.
name the phylum of animal kingdom to which 'parasitic worms' cousing diseases , such as filarial worm, round worm belong.
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.
A mango worm is a parasitic fly larva that infects animals, particularly dogs and other mammals. The worm burrows into the skin of the host, causing painful sores and infections. If left untreated, mango worms can lead to serious health issues and discomfort for the affected animal.
Parasitic flatworms have to have a host. A free-living one doesn't.
Most are. For example, a tape worm. Humans and animals are its host.
The answer is parasitism, because parasites harm their host.