Human Roundworm

Ascaris lumbricoides

Explore the Human Roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Human Roundworm is a parasitic nematode that occurs worldwide where its eggs contaminate soil, food, or water. It develops through stages in the human body before adults live in the intestine and produce eggs passed in feces. Improved sanitation, hygiene, and treatment reduce transmission and disease burden.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Roundworms › Chromadorean roundworms › Ascaridida › Ascarididae › Ascaris

Habitat and distribution

Regions in this record: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Female human roundworms can produce hundreds of thousands of eggs in a single day.