Trichina Worm

Trichinella spiralis

Explore the Trichina Worm (Trichinella spiralis) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Trichina Worm is a parasitic roundworm found worldwide across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania in mammals that eat infected meat. Larvae encyst in muscle tissue, and people can develop trichinellosis after eating undercooked pork or wild game, so proper cooking and food inspection are important.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Roundworms › Enoplean roundworms › Trichinellida › Trichinellidae › Trichinella

Habitat and distribution

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

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Trichina larvae can curl into protective cysts inside the muscle cells of a host.