Ascaris – Morphology

adlt: cylindrical shape, creamy white or pinkish in color

 Male: average 15–30 centimetres (5.9–11.8 in); more slender than the female
 Female: average 20–35 centimetres (7.9–13.8 in)
The body is long, cylindrical, and fusiform (pointed at both the ends). The body wall is composed of cuticle,
epidermis and musculature. There is a pseudocoelom. Respiration is by simple diffusion. The nervous system
consists of a nerve ring and many longitudinal nerve cords. Reproduction is exclusively sexual, and males are
usually shorter than females
his article is about the worm. For the infection caused by this worm, see Ascariasis. For the singular of Ascaris,
see Ascari (disambiguation).

Ascaris

Adult female

Scientific classification

Domain: Eukaryota

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Nematoda

Class: Chromadorea

Order: Ascaridida

Family: Ascarididae
 Genus: Ascaris
Linnaeus, 1758

Species

 Ascaris
lumbricoides Linn.,
1758

 Ascaris
suum (Goeze, 1782)

Ascaris is a nematode genus of parasitic worms known as the "small intestinal roundworms", which is a type of
parasitic worm.[1] One species, Ascaris lumbricoides, affects humans and causes the disease ascariasis. Another
species, Ascaris suum, typically infects pigs. Other ascarid genera infect other animals, such as Parascaris
equorum, the equine roundworm, and Toxocara and Toxascaris, which infect dogs and cats.
Their eggs are deposited in feces and soil. Plants with the eggs on them infect any organism that consumes
them.[2] A. lumbricoides is the largest intestinal roundworm and is the most common helminth infection of humans
worldwide. Infestation can cause morbidity by compromising nutritional status,[3] affecting cognitive processes,
[4]
inducing tissue reactions such as granuloma to larval stages, and by causing intestinal obstruction, which can
be fatal.

Head Louse - Adult morphology[edit]

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the suborder Anoplura, adult head lice are small (2.5–3 mm long), dorsoventrally flattened (see anatomical terms
of location), and wingless.[8] The thoracic segments are fused, but otherwise distinct from
the head and abdomen, the latter being composed of seven visible segments.[9] Head lice are grey in general,
but their precise color varies according to the environment in which they were raised. [9] After feeding, consumed
blood causes the louse body to take on a reddish colo

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Fauna of different biomes

Labeo is a genus of carps in the family Cyprinidae. They are found in freshwater
habitats in the tropics and subtropics of Africa and Asia.
Labeos are larger, and have a more spindle-shaped body, as they are mostly free-
swimming rather than benthic like Epalzeorhynchos. Their mouths look very
different, too; they have a pronounced rostral cap, which covers the upper lip except
when feeding. The lips are expanded into thick, sausage-shaped pads which
have keratinized edges. Thus, their mouth parts are moderately apomorphic; not as
little-developed as in barbs or in Epalzeorhynchos, but neither as extensive as in, for
example, Garra or Ptychidio.[2] ".[3] Labeos have the two barbels on the rostrum which
are common among the Cyprinidae, and also another pair of barbels at the rear
edges of the lower maxilla, which has been lost in some of their relatives. They have
a well-developed vomeropalatine organ. In the Weberian apparatus, the posterior
supraneural bone is elongated and contacts the skull at the forward end.[2]

mackerel
ackerel fish belong to the family Scombridae. They are found in the Atlantic,
Mediterranean, and Pacific Oceans. The most common species of mackerel that are
commercially caught are the Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) and the Spanish
mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus). Mackerel are a pelagic species, which means
they swim in schools in the open ocean. They are predatory fish and feed on small fish,
plankton, and crustaceans. Due to their feeding habits, they can accumulate high levels
of mercury and other pollutants, so it's important to consume them in moderation.
Mackerel have a dark, oily flesh that is high in omega-3 fatty acids. They are a good
source of protein, vitamin B12, selenium, and other essential nutrients. They are
versatile fish that can be eaten grilled, baked, broiled, poached, or smoked. Mackerel
are also an important commercial fishery around the world. Many countries catch
mackerel for their food industries, and some also use them for bait in recreational and
commercial fishing.
labeo
 freshwatercrab (paratelphusa)

Paratelphusa is a genus of freshwater crabs found in Southeast Asia. They are often
referred to as the "ricefield crabs" due to their association with rice paddies. These
crabs are relatively small, with adults reaching a carapace width of around 3-4 cm.
There are several species within the Paratelphusa genus, including P. spinulosa, P.
hydrodroma, and P. maculata. They are characterized by their flattened carapace and
pincers, which are typically much larger in males than females. Paratelphusa crabs are
omnivorous, feeding on a variety of plant and animal matter. They are known for their
ability to burrow into the muddy substrate of rice paddies and other shallow waters.
These crabs are not commonly kept in aquariums due to their specific habitat
requirements. In the wild, they are often used as a food source by local communities.
Aquaculture practices may also impact their populations, as changes in water quality
and habitat can significantly impact their survival.

Scylla serrata

Scylla serrata (often called mud crab or mangrove crab,

although both terms are highly ambiguous, and black crab) is an
ecologically important species of crab found in
the estuaries and mangroves of Africa, Australia, and Asia. In
their most common forms, their shell colours vary from a deep,
mottled green to very dark brown.
The natural range of S. serrata is in the Indo-Pacific. It is found
from South Africa, around the coast of the Indian Ocean, where it
is especially abundant in Sri Lanka, to the Southeast Asian
Archipelago, as well as from southern Japan to south-eastern
Australia, northern New Zealand,[1] and as far east as Fiji and
Samoa.[2] The species has also been introduced to Hawaii
and Florida.[2][3]
In Hawaii, mud crabs are colloquially known as Samoan crabs, as
they were originally imported from American Samoa. As these
crabs are known for their robust size and dense meat content,
they have been greatly sought after over the years. As a result of
overcrabbing, local government efforts have restricted harvesting
of crabs smaller than 6 inches (width across back) and to harvest
females of any size is illegal.[
These crabs are highly cannibalistic in nature; when crabs
undergo molting, other hard-shelled ones sometimes attack the
molting crabs and devour them. The females can give birth to a
million offspring, which can grow up to 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) in size and
have a shell width up to 24 cm (9.4 in) wide