Taxonomy Tournament: Nematodes
Enterobius vermicularis. This nematode, known as pinworm, is the most common parasitic worm infection in the US and Western Europe, particularily prevalent in children
Dracunculus medinensis. This nematode is among the longest nematode parasites in humans, at up to 80 cm. They burst out of their host's foot, and are on target to be the second infectious disease to be eradicated, after smallpox. Possibly the ''snake'' depicted on the Rod of Asclepius (symbol of medicine)
Which clade of animals is better?
Enterobius vermicularis
Dracunculus medinensis
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