A large intestinal roundworm with eggs, migrating larvae and adult stages. Explore its illustrative 3D model, human context, and sources.
A large intestinal roundworm with eggs, migrating larvae and adult stages. Light infections may have few symptoms. Heavy infections can cause intestinal obstruction and affect childhood growth.
Light infections may have few symptoms. Heavy infections can cause intestinal obstruction and affect childhood growth.
An adult female roundworm with a cylindrical, tapered body and three enlarged anterior lips. The gently curved pose is illustrative; reproductive anatomy and fine cuticular detail are omitted. Colours encode structures; they are not measured biological hues. Each specimen is independently enlarged. Independent scientific review remains pending.
Source check: 2026-09-21. Educational content; independent scientific review remains pending.