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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Content: Ok, so how would they get the chance to invade our bodies? Well, these are a brand of wriggly beast referred to as soil-transmitted helminths, meaning that their unwitting hosts become infected by consuming contaminated soil. Now, I'm sure that might sound pretty silly- it's likely been a long time since you put a fist-full of soil in your mouth but, what about an unwashed fruit or vegetable? I bet you didn't think about that. With that said, let's not swear off strawberries, carrots, and tomatoes just yet- these soil-transmitted helminths are generally localized to areas with poor sanitation as well as areas using human feces for fertilizer. Oh, did I not mention anything about human feces yet? Probably not, as I'm sure you'd remember that one. So how does the term human feces even come into play here? Well, Ascaris take up residence in the small intestines, where they mature and reproduce. A single mature female can lay up to 200,000 eggs…per day!