There are five different groups of parasitic invaders: Protozoa Roundworms Tapeworms Flukes Spirochetes Spirochetes (“SPY-rō-keets”) Spirochetes are a group comprised of six genera of bacteria in a family Read More
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Guide to Parasites—Trematoda (Flukes)
There are five different groups of parasitic invaders: Protozoa Roundworms Tapeworms Flukes Spirochetes Trematoda (Flukes) (“TREH-muh-TŌ-duh”) Trematoda are leaf-shaped flatworms also known as flukes that have two ventral suckers Read More
Guide to Parasites—Cestoda (Tapeworms)
There are five different groups of parasitic invaders: Protozoa Roundworms Tapeworms Flukes Spirochetes Cestoda (Tapeworms) (“sess-TŌ-duh”) Tapeworms are the largest of the intestinal inhabitants of man. They each Read More
Guide to Parasites—Nemotoda (Roundworms)
There are five different groups of parasitic invaders: Protozoa Roundworms Tapeworms Flukes Spirochetes Nematoda (Roundworms) (“NEH-muh-tō-duh”) The adult nematoda produces eggs called ova or larvae. The eggs usually Read More
Guide to Parasites—Protozoa
There are five different groups of parasitic invaders: Protozoa Roundworms Tapeworms Flukes Spirochetes Protozoa (“PRO-tuh-ZO-uh”) This is a large classification of parasites, making up 70% of all Read More
Could You Have Parasites?
The Disgusting Truth About Parasites A parasite is an organism that acquires its food, nutrition, and shelter by living in or on another organism. There are more Read More