Hookworm - Close-Up of the Organism
This is the mouth part of the hookworm Ancyclostoma duodenale. The hookworm uses curved sharp teeth to attach to the lining of the intestine where it sucks blood for nourishment. (Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control.)
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Review Date : 1/1/1997
Reviewed By : Mosby Publishing Company
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