Ascaridia (Noun)
Meaning
Roundworm having a preanal sucker.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ascaridia is a type of roundworm that infects the intestines of various animals, including birds and reptiles.
- Ascaridia galli is a species of roundworm commonly found in chickens and turkeys.
- The preanal sucker of the ascaridia helps the parasite to attach itself to the intestinal wall of its host.
- Ascaridia infections can cause significant health problems in poultry, including weight loss and decreased egg production.
- Veterinarians often use anthelmintic medications to treat ascaridia infections in animals.