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Ascaris
A genus of nematodes of the superfamily ASCARIDOIDEA whose species usually inhabit the intestine.
(Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification)
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Figure 1. <i>Ascaris</i> nematode, 12 inches in length, found on defecation.
Figure 1. Ascaris nematode, 12 inches in length, found on defecation.
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Figure 2. Detail of Figure 1.
Figure 2. Detail of Figure 1.
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  1. National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification

National Library of Medicine MeSH Classification

Eukaryota
Animals
Invertebrates
Helminths
Nematoda
Secernentea
Ascaridida
Ascaridoidea
Anisakis
Ascaris
Ascaris lumbricoides
Ascaris suum
Toxascaris
Toxocara