Ascaridoidea - 새창
A superfamily of polymyarian nematode worms. An important characteristic of this group is the presence of three prominent lips around the mouth of the organism.
Synonyms :
Ascaris - 새창
A genus of nematodes of the superfamily ASCARIDOIDEA whose species usually inhabit the intestine.
Synonyms :
Ascaris lumbricoides - 새창
A species of parasitic nematode that is the largest found in the human intestine. Its distribution is worldwide, but it is more prevalent in areas of poor sanitation. Human infection with A. lumbricoides is acquired by swallowing fully embryonated eggs from contaminated soil.
