Title: Ascaris Parasitic Worms: Phylum & Classification - Biology Class [2021] | Study.com
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Ascaris Parasitic Worms: Phylum & Classification
Ascaris Parasitic Worms
Classification in Phylum Nematoda
Parasitic Action of Ascaris Worms
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Ascaris Parasitic Worms: Phylum & Classification
Instructor: Sarah Phenix
In this lesson we will explore the parasitic worms of the genus Ascaris, which are part of the phylum Nematoda. We will also see what relation they have with humans. Create an account
Ascaris Parasitic Worms
You read that right, in this lesson we will talk about parasitic worms, specifically a genus called Ascaris. So we've all heard the term 'parasite', but what does it actually mean? Well, a parasite is an organism that feeds off of or lives within another organism, called a host, to the detriment of that host organism. Now, since we are specifically talking about parasitic worms, rather than, say flies (such as mosquitos), fish (such as the toothpick fish), or insects (like a flea or tick), we can use the term helminth, which specifically refers to parasitic worms. Lesson
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Ascaris lumbricoides, giant intestinal worms

Classification in Phylum Nematoda
So, we've established that Ascaris is a genus of helminth.