Hookworm

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Light micrograph of Hookworm scolex. Hookworms are parasitic nematode worms that live in the small intestines of their hosts, which can be mammals such as dogs, cats, or humans.

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Photo credit: © Eric Grave / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: anchylostomiasis, ancylostomatidae, animal, animalia, ankylostomiasis, biology, disease, helminthiasis, hookworm, infection, light, lm, micrograph, nematoda, nematode, parasite, parasitic, science, scolex, secernentea, strongiloidae, worm, zoology