Pig Roundworm

Ascaris suum

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

Summary

The Pig Roundworm is a parasitic nematode that lives in the intestines of pigs and occurs wherever pigs are raised across much of the world. Its eggs persist in contaminated soil or manure, making sanitation and husbandry important for animal health and for reducing occasional human infection.

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] Pig roundworm eggs have tough shells that can remain viable in soil for years.