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  2. Dracunculus (nematode) - Wikipedia

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    Dracunculus is a genus of spirurid nematode parasites in the family Dracunculidae.. The worms can reach a metre in length. If one simply pulls off the protruding head of the worm, the worm will break and leak high levels of foreign antigen which can lead to anaphylactic shock and fast death of the host.

  3. Paralvinella sulfincola - Wikipedia

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    Paralvinella sulfincola, also known as the Sulfide worm, is a species of polychaete worm of the Alvinellidae family that thrives on undersea hot-water vents.It dwells within tubes in waters surrounding hydrothermal vents, in close proximity to super-heated fluids reaching over 300 °C (572 °F).

  4. Dracunculus medinensis - Wikipedia

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    Dracunculus medinensis (Guinea worm, dragon worm, fiery serpent [1]) is a nematode that causes dracunculiasis, also known as guinea worm disease. [2] The disease is caused by the female [ 3 ] which, at around 80 centimetres (31 inches) in length, [ 4 ] is among the longest nematodes infecting humans. [ 5 ]

  5. August restaurant health report: Live moths, flies and larval ...

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    Inspectors hand out a grade of A, B or C, depending on the conditions found at the time. Points are docked for a variety of infractions, and restaurants have a chance to correct the problems and ...

  6. Ancylostoma duodenale - Wikipedia

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    Ancylostoma duodenale is a species of the roundworm genus Ancylostoma.It is a parasitic nematode worm and commonly known as the Old World hookworm. It lives in the small intestine especially the jejunum [citation needed] of definitive hosts, generally humans, [2]: 307–308 [3] where it is able to mate and mature.

  7. Trichinosis - Wikipedia

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    Trichinosis, also known as trichinellosis, is a parasitic disease caused by roundworms of the Trichinella genus. [1] During the initial infection, invasion of the intestines can result in diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting. [1]

  8. Chordodes formosanus - Wikipedia

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    Chordodes formosanus is a horsehair worm that has the praying mantis as its definitive host. Horsehair worms are obligate parasites that pass through different hosts at various stages. These worms can grow up to 90 centimetres (35 in) long and can be extremely dangerous for their host, especially the praying mantis. [1] [2]

  9. Reese's Is Launching a 'Deconstructed' Peanut Butter Cup Kit ...

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    The kit includes a 10-ounce jar of Reese's peanut butter cup filling and a 9-ounce milk chocolate shell for fans to "create their own giant customized cup at home."