Where was Ascaris lumbricoides first described by Redi?
Under a leaf
In a snake's venom
Inside a human body
On a sheep's fur
Answer
Ascaris lumbricoides was first described by Redi inside a human body in 1684. It is a type of roundworm that can cause infection in humans. The infection is called ascariasis and is spread through the ingestion of contaminated food or water. The worms can grow to be up to 12 inches long and live in the intestines of the host.
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