Anisakis simplex

 

Rev. 05/23/2005

Classification

Class:    Secernentea
SubClass: Spiruria
Order:   Ascaridida
Superfamily: Ascaridoidea
Family:  Anasakidae

 

Morphology and Anatomy:

Anisakis simplex may reach a length of two to four inches.

Distribution

Economic Importance:

 

Hosts:

Human

Feeding

As Anisakis thrives inside of the human body, it searches for a place where it can reach maturity and then reproduce.

Life Cycle

Damage:

Management:

 

References:

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