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In this article we will discuss about the structure of ancylostoma with the help of diagrams.
1. It is commonly known as hook-worm and is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
2. It is a parasite in the intestine of human beings.
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3. Mature worm is cylindrical and is grey or white.
4. Posterior end of females is bluntly rounded and is provided in males with an umbrella-like bursa for copulation.
5. Males about 8-10 mm. in length and females about 10-12 mm. in length.
6. A buccal capsule is present around mouth, which is without lips but with a dentate chitinous plate on ventral side of buccal capsule.
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7. Males have a cloacal aperture and females have anus.
