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The roundworm is the most common parasitic worm in humans. Even more so than the dreaded tapeworm. They are found in sub-tropical and tropical countries, the world over. These worms are found among soil, feces (poop), and on contaminated food. Once ingested, they get to work quickly to wreak havoc […]

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The whipworm is a parasitic species of roundworm that is usually obtained from eating food or drinking water that contains these worms. They can infect both animals and humans alike. These parasites can cause trichuriasis, aka whipworm disease. This results in abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhea (often times accompanied with bloody […]

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Copepods are a group of small crustaceans found in practically every freshwater and saltwater habitat in the world, including Antarctica. Some species are planktonic, while others are benthic (live on the ocean floor). While still more thrive in damp or wet soil. Due to their abundance, these critters are not […]

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The mealybug is a member of the scale insect family. These plant pests are found throughout the world, sans Antarctica. These critters prefer warm, humid environments in which to thrive. This is why they are typical pests of greenhouses. They reproduce quickly and aim to consume sap from the nearest […]

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There are certainly more than 1 species of mite in the world. This article will talk of mites in general. Mites belong to 2 very large categories of arachnids: Acariformes (the most diverse of the 2 suborders) and Parasitiformes (a superorder of arachnids). Mites have a simple, unsegmented body design. […]

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In the U.S. alone, ticks are responsible for spreading potentially-life threatening infectious diseases; some of which can cause not only nausea, chills, and fever, but also neurological problems and even death! Ticks are a real problem in certain areas, like tall grassy fields. They can be found in lush as […]

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