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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Parasites and Health: Trichuriasis

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the complete picture of the Trichuris trichiura parasite. Information about the whipworm includes its geographical range, agents of infection, life cycle, symptoms, and treatment options.
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University of California

Ucmp: Nematoda Roundworms

For Students 9th - 10th
General info from the University of California on the the physical characteristics and population ecology of roundworms.
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Stanford University

Enterobius Vermicularis

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts on the pinworm parasite. Everything from the history of discovery to public health strategies is available. A life cycle diagram provides a good overview of the problem of disease transmission.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Phylum Nematoda

For Students 9th - 10th
The Animal Diversity Web offers a general introduction to the roundworm and some of its physical characteristics.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Parasites and Health: Ascariasis

For Students 9th - 10th
For the complete picture of the roundworm Ascariasis, check out this thorough resource. It investigates geographic range, agents of infection, symptoms and treatment options.
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University of Nebraska

Unl: Reproductive Systems of Nematodes

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides general information on the structure and diversity of the male and female reproductive systems of nematodes.
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Other

Nematoda General

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on nematodes in general, including their general characteristics and their effect on the environment.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Nematodes Worms That Are Round

For Students 4th - 8th
Find out what the story is behind the microscopic nematodes, also known as round worms.