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Haemonchus contortus

Animal
Haemonchus contortus, also known as the barber's pole worm, is a very common parasite and one of the most pathogenic nematodes of ruminants. Adult worms attach to abomasal mucosa and feed on the blood. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Haemonchus contortus
Phylum: Nematoda
Family: Trichostrongylidae
Genus: Haemonchus
Kingdom: Animalia
Order: Rhabditida