1. How can infections with Ascaris; hookworms, trichina; pinworm; and filarial worms be prevented? Which ones of the above parasites have an intermediate host? How is each of the above parasites vectored? In what areas of the human body do each of the adult worm parasites inhabit?

2. What are the hosts of nematomorphs? Where do the adults live? Describe the difference in feeding behavior in adults and juveniles?

3. Where do adult acanthocephalans live? What animals serve as intermediate host? What are the final hosts of the spiny-headed worms? How can the male and female be identified? How do these worms receive the glucose used for their energy source?

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