Parasitic worms

This Encyclopedia Britannica science list features 7 parasitic worms.

Intestinal parasites are a common condition for dogs, but they can be treated. Find out how to know if your dog has worms, and how to treat and prevent worms.

When it comes to food safety concerns, foodborne parasites might not receive as much attention in the U.S. compared to bacteria such as E. coli and

Tomatoes worst enemy. The wasps natural parasite eats the worm from the inside out. At this point the horn worm is practically dead.

From 3.5M cases to 30: The end is nigh for these “little dragon” worms.

Parasitic nematodes are microscopic, worm-like parasites that live in dark, moist environments and search out, infect and kill over 230 soil-borne insects.

With a world full of parasites, the tapeworm is certainly 1 of the most feared & loathed of them all. Humans and animals can be hosts to tapeworms. These creatures come with a host of falsehoods and misconceptions alike. But one thing is certain, you definitely don't want to be a host to 1 or more, as problems soon arise. Some are small, but others... well, they're downright massive! #animal #host #human #infect #infections #parasite #tapeworm #worldwide #worm

J. Hoving - Nippostrongylus brasiliensis (parasitic worm)

Symbiotic relationships between a parasite and a host can have beneficial effects, even changing human personality and evolution . Often, however, the damage outweighs the positives. New Scientist investigates some of the most common human parasites and the damaging effects they can have