Biohelminth

Biohelmithins: Biology

Biohelminths are a group of worms that live and develop in the bodies of their hosts. They are parasites, meaning they feed and reproduce at the expense of the host. In this case, the host is the human body. Biohelminths can be either roundworms or flatworms.

Host biology. These include pathogenic species of roundworms of the genus Ascaris. Their total length is 30-40 cm, males are slightly larger and heavier than females. The female reaches 47-60 cm in length. The anterior part of the worm is somewhat thickened. At the front end there is a mouth surrounded by a proboscis and tentacles. The cheeks form two paired hooks on the slant of the pharynx. Behind the pharynx there are four longitudinal slits. Ascaris eggs reach a length of 0.05 mm and a width of 0.1 mm. Painted dark yellow. There are two horseshoes at one pole,