Horse dewormers eliminate internal parasites and are available in paste, pellet, or liquid form. Experts recommend quarterly or biennial deworming to prevent resistance. Ivermectin is the most important dewormer and can be used for all parasites except tapeworms. Natural dewormers like diatomaceous earth can cause internal bleeding and upset the pH balance. Daily dewormers are […]
Over 1,000 types of parasites can infect humans, but only a few are detected by common laboratory tests. The most common parasitic worms are nematodes, pinworms, hookworms, and tapeworms. Parasitic worm infections can be treated with herbs and good hygiene practices. Many different types of parasites can find their host in a human body. Some […]
Arrow worms are a unique phylum of carnivorous plankton, with about 120 known species. They are abundant in the water column, with an estimated global population of around 340 billion. Their chitinous spines are used for hunting and injecting toxins. They are considered a model for early bilaterians and are closely related to nematodes. Arrow […]
Velvet worms are claw-bearing, segmented animals with 13-43 pairs of legs found in tropical forests. They are related to arthropods and annelids and have existed for up to 430 million years. They use streams of glue-like goo to ensnare prey and are popular exotic pets. Velvet worms are bizarre creatures that live in leaf litter […]
The phrase “opening a can of worms” means creating new problems while trying to solve one. It may have originated from bait shops selling live worms to anglers. It is similar to Pandora’s box, where opening it released plagues upon the world. While opening a can of worms can be cathartic, it can also lead […]
Colonic parasites, including worms and protozoa, can cause health problems and are commonly transmitted through contaminated food and water or unprotected sex. Treatment involves analyzing a stool sample and administering medication. Animals can also carry colonic parasites, which can be transmitted to humans. Colonic parasites are parasitic organisms that favor the environment of the colon, […]
