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Also known as parasitic worms, parasitic worm

macroscopic, parasitic worm

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Eggs of different species of parasitic worm

Parasitic worms, also known as helminths, are a polyphyletic group of large macroparasites; adults can generally be seen with the naked eye. Many are intestinal worms that are soil-transmitted and infect the gastrointestinal tract. Other parasitic worms such as schistosomes reside in blood vessels.

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