It is a small worm found in the human intestine causing colic and diarrhea. Can be cured before coming 'dangerous'
The Ascaris worm matures in the intestine of its host
Ascaris is the common scientific name, the common English name is roundworms
arthropods
hook worm and ascaris
Ascaris is an intestinal worm. If this "person" is being treated by an MD, this is a question for the MD. If not, why not?
ascaris worms parasitize man internally. . .an intestinal parasite.
Ascarids don't have skeletons.
This would be a hook worm.
The haploid number in Ascaris, a type of roundworm, is 2n = 4. This means that Ascaris possesses four chromosomes in its haploid cells.
The Ascaris Worm is a parasite to humans.Like many other parasites, it usually leads a live-and-let-live existence, doing little damage to its host. But unlike many, the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides is the largest of the human intestinal parasites.
Ascaris is commonly referred to as the "children's worm" because it primarily infects young children who are more likely to engage in behaviors that facilitate transmission, such as playing in contaminated soil or not practicing proper hygiene. The eggs of Ascaris lumbricoides can survive in the environment for long periods, making it easy for children to accidentally ingest them. Additionally, malnutrition and weakened immune systems in children can make them more susceptible to these infections.
The scientific name of ascaris is Ascaris lumbricoides.