Trichinella spiralis

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Trichinella spiralis Parasitology A globally distributed nematode that causes trichinosis, which is found in carnivore and omnivore muscle after ingestion of larvae in undercooked meat–especially bear and pig meats Morphology 1.5 mm, thinner in the front; the anus is subterminal. See Trichinosis.

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