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Implications of Sequencing Caenorhabditis Elegans Genome for Plant Nematology
From The American Phytopathological Society, this is a detailed discussion of the genomic sequencing of a type of nematode which is a plant parasite, including how knowledge of the genome structure might make it possible to create crop...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Segmented Worms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] When you think of worms, you probably picture earthworms. There are actually many types of worms, including flatworms, roundworms, and segmented worms. Earthworms...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Parasites and Health: Ascariasis
For the complete picture of the roundworm Ascariasis, check out this thorough resource. It investigates geographic range, agents of infection, symptoms and treatment options.
University of Southern California
Structure of Matter: Animals
A slide show that demonstrates the development of physical structure in the animal world, moving from sponges through mammals.
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Ascaris of the Colon: Intestinal Parasite Ascaris Lumbricoides
General information about the ascaris lumbricoides, including: etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, general gross description, general microscopic description, and clinical correlation.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Trichinosis
Fact sheet, which is provided for by the Center for Disease Control, concerning trichinosis.
Success Link
Success Link: Autobiography of a Parasite
Use this lesson plan as an interesting culmination of a study of parasites. Students use the information they've gathered to write an autobiography of thelife cycle of the parasite of their choice.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Classifying Invertebrates
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a lesson on classifying invertebrates based on their observable features. It focuses on the three types of worms: flatworm, roundworm, and segmented worm. The lesson contains 3 videos as well as...
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Nematoda General
Information on nematodes in general, including their general characteristics and their effect on the environment.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Trichinellosis
Site from the Centers for Disease Control provides information about the causes of trichinosis and the life cycle of the disease. Very brief but helpful links and information.
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Merck Manual: Parasitic Infections: Trichinosis
Scroll down to the middle of this page on parasitic infections for information on trichinosis. Read about the signs and symptoms, prevention, and treatment.