ascaris

[ as-kuh-ris ]

/ ˈæs kə rɪs /

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any parasitic roundworm of the genus Ascaris, found in the human small intestine and causing colic and diarrhea.

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<New Latin (Linnaeus), the genus <Greek ascarís intestinal worm; compare earlier, late Middle English ascarides (plural) <Medieval Latin <Greek

A slightly more complicated metamorphosis is common in the genera Ascaris and Strongylus.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4)|Francis Maitland Balfour
In the author's opinion, the most frequent causes of this complaint in puppies are round-worms (Ascaris marginata).
Sporting Dogs|Frank Townend Barton
Ascaris cephaloptera, Rudolphi.Diaphanocephalus viper, Rudolphi.
The Snakes of Europe|G. A. Boulenger
A species of Ascaris and a Trichosoma (T. entomelas) are not uncommon in the intestines.
Parasites|T. Spencer Cobbold

This bird was also infested by Spiroptera crassicauda and Ascaris dispar.
Parasites|T. Spencer Cobbold

Ascaris

[ ăs′kə-rĭs ]

A genus of large roundworms parasitic in the small intestine of humans and other vertebrates.