Title: Pinworm | nematode | Britannica
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Pinworm
nematode
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Alternative Titles: Enterobius vermicularis, Oxyuris vermicularis, seat worm, threadworm
Pinworm, also called seat worm, or threadworm (species Enterobius, or Oxyuris, vermicularis), worm belonging to the family Oxyuridae in the order Ascaridida (phylum Nematoda). Pinworms are common human intestinal parasites, especially in children. They are also found in other vertebrates. Male pinworms are 2 to 5 mm (about 0.08 to 0.2 inch) long; females range in length from 8 to 13 mm. The long tails of the worms give them a pinlike appearance. pinworm
Pinworm ( Enterobius vermicularis ). Walter Dawn
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digestive system disease: Pinworms
Pinworm s, or Enterobius vermicularis, live mainly in the cecum.