parasitic nematode
C14603
concept
A parasitic nematode is a microscopic to macroscopic roundworm that lives in or on a host organism, deriving nutrients at the host’s expense and often causing disease or physiological harm.
Observed surface forms (2)
- hookworm species ×1
- human parasite ×1
Instances (4)
- Enterobius vermicularis
- Wuchereria bancrofti
- Onchocerca volvulus
- Ancylostoma duodenale via concept surface "hookworm species"