In this article we will discuss about the structure of adult hookworm. This will also help you to draw the diagram and structure of hookworm. i. Adult hookworms have slightly stout, more or less cylindrical body with a curved anterior end, dirty rust colour and covered with tough cuticle. The fully grown male worms measure […]
Structure of Adult Hookworm (With Diagram)
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Parasitic Adaptations of Ascaris (Roundworm)
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Ascaris shows various parasitic adaptation due to parasitic mode of life. (a) Morphological adaptations: i. The body is long and cylindrical, pointed at both ends. ii. The mouth is bounded by three lips which help the parasite to attach with mucous membrane of the host’s intestine. iii. The parasite is devoid of locomotory organs as […]
Disease Caused by Ascaris: Ascariasis
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In this article we will discuss about the pathogenicity, prevention and treatment of Ascariasis disease caused by ascaris (Roundworm). The disease which is caused by Ascaris in man is known as Ascariasis. Man gets infection by consuming food and water contaminated with infective eggs. Ascaris is an important parasite of man which often occurs in […]
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