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There are thousands of worm species that have adapted to a parasitic lifestyle, primarily within the phyla Platyhelminthes (flatworms) and Nematoda (roundworms). Notable examples include tapeworms, flukes, and various nematodes that infect a wide range of hosts, including humans, animals, and plants. These parasitic worms have evolved specialized structures and life cycles that enable them to thrive within their hosts. Overall, the exact number of parasitic worm species is difficult to determine due to ongoing discoveries and classifications in Biology.
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Parasites can be either polyp or what else?
many many other organisms. Nematodes (parasitic worms), parasitic flies, single-celled parasitic organisms and many others. See Wikipedia on Parasites.
What is the maximum temp parasitic worms can survive?
Most parasitic worms can survive at temperatures slightly above the normal body temperature of their host, around 37-39°C. However, prolonged exposure to temperatures above 40°C can be fatal to many parasitic worms.
Diseases caused by worms?
Many diseases can be caused by parasitic worms. Trichinosis and intestinal diseases can be caused by the roundworm. Hookworm and whip worm disease are caused by the Hookworm.
Can you give me an economic significance of aschelminthes?
Many parasitic worms are in the aschelminthes family. Livestock infected with parasitic worms is seldom as productive or efficient as animals that have not been infected. People who are infected suffer the same consequences, as energy derived from food is directed to feeding the parasites.
Why are there so many parasitic worm infections worldwide?
I think it's because of all the different types of species of worms like the garden worm, the spider worm and the cacoon worm
What diseases do raccoons carry?
Raccoons carry many forms of diseases. Some of the most common ones are Leptospirosis and Toxoplasmosis. Raccoons are also carriers of parasitic worms called Baylisascaris procyonis.
What are the features of a nematoda?
(1)False coelom (2)bilateral symmetrical (3)cylindrical many are parasitic worm. many are causes diseases Felaria, round, worms and pm worm live in human intestine. E.G:- Ascario,wucheria.
How can you make money from worms?
Umm ... you can't . Making fantastic compost from a worm farm! Removing and preventing parasitic worms in humans and animals... Chemical/ pharmaceutical companies make millions doing this! Charles Darwin even wrote one of his final essays on earth worms and their effect on the countryside! ..No worms = no fertile soil! therefore humble, earth-worms have much value! It is also possible to hunt for sandworms to sell for fishing bait! Tapeworm eggs were once sold as diet pills! Nematodes have many $ possibilities too! All worms have their uses and hence, their value!
Do humans eat worms?
yes worms do eat worms. there are many parts of the world where they eat worms.
How do you prevent yourself from getting infected by parasitic worms?
Worms can enter the human body in contaminated water or food. Tap water has been processed to avoid contamination, and is safe. Meat may sometimes contain worm eggs, but cooking the meat will kill the eggs, so that they are safe to eat. Avoid raw meat and raw fish (however, if the fish has been frozen, that also kills parasitic worms, so it is then safe to eat it in the form of sushi, if that appeals to you). It is also helpful to wear shoes when walking outdoors; there are some kinds of parasitic worm that can enter through the feet if you step on them. They cannot penetrate shoes.
How much damage can a human tapeworm do to a human body?
A tapeworm infection is only one type of parasitic infection that one can catch. All others also include live worms present in the human body. Because there is a wide range of parasitic infections: Enterobiasis: merely causes itching around the anus. Many others can cause serious disease and can lead to death.
If your cat has worms how many worms do they have?
If you cat has worms, then they have more than one worm. There is not set amount of worms that animals get when they have them.
