What is the common term for Ancylostoma? 

The correct answer is Hookworm. 

Key Points

•  Ancylostoma:-
  • Ancylostoma is a genus of hookworms, which are parasitic worms.
  • Two species from this genus, Ancylostoma duodenale and Ancylostoma ceylanicum, are common parasites in humans, primarily in parts of Asia, Africa, and southern Europe.
  • The life cycle of these parasites begins when their larvae penetrate human skin.
  • Soil contaminated with human feces often carries these larvae, making sanitation and hygiene crucial factors in preventing infection.
  • Once inside the body, the larvae reach the lungs, ascend the bronchial tree, get swallowed, and eventually settle in the small intestine, where they mature into adult worms.
• Hookworms:-
  • These are parasitic nematode worms that belong to the species Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus.
  • They are so named because of their hook-like mouthparts, which they use to attach to the wall of the small intestine of their hosts, including humans and some animals.

Additional Information

• Tapeworms:-
  • These are a type of parasitic worm that belong to the class Cestoda.
  • They are flat and segmented, resembling a tape or ribbon, which explains their name. They infest the digestive tracts of vertebrates, including humans, and can grow quite long, with some reaching over 20 feet in length.

• Roundworms:-
  • These are also known as nematodes, are a type of parasitic worm.
  • They're called "roundworms" because of their cylindrical, thread-like bodies. Roundworms are very diverse, and they can range in size from microscopic to over a meter in length in some cases.

• Filarial worms:-
  • These are a type of parasitic roundworm that causes a group of diseases collectively known as filariasis.
  • They are long, thread-like worms transmitted to humans through the bite of a mosquito, which serves as an intermediate host and vector.