Ascarididae
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Ascarididae is a family of large parasitic roundworms that commonly infect the intestines of humans and other animals.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Ascarididae canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3872138 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ascarididae Context triple: [Ascaris lumbricoides, family, Ascarididae]
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A.
Ascaris lumbricoides
Ascaris lumbricoides is a large parasitic roundworm that infects the human intestine and is a common cause of ascariasis worldwide.
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B.
Heterenchelyidae
Heterenchelyidae is a family of eels within the order Anguilliformes, commonly known as mud eels, characterized by their elongated bodies and burrowing habits in soft substrates.
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C.
Nematoda
Nematoda is a diverse phylum of elongated, unsegmented roundworms found in nearly every habitat on Earth, many of which are important parasites of plants, animals, and humans.
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D.
Ancylostoma duodenale
Ancylostoma duodenale is a parasitic hookworm species that infects the human small intestine, causing iron-deficiency anemia and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
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E.
Cinclidae
Cinclidae is a small family of aquatic songbirds known as dippers, which are adapted to foraging in fast-flowing streams and rivers.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ascarididae Target entity description: Ascarididae is a family of large parasitic roundworms that commonly infect the intestines of humans and other animals.
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A.
Ascaris lumbricoides
Ascaris lumbricoides is a large parasitic roundworm that infects the human intestine and is a common cause of ascariasis worldwide.
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B.
Heterenchelyidae
Heterenchelyidae is a family of eels within the order Anguilliformes, commonly known as mud eels, characterized by their elongated bodies and burrowing habits in soft substrates.
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C.
Nematoda
Nematoda is a diverse phylum of elongated, unsegmented roundworms found in nearly every habitat on Earth, many of which are important parasites of plants, animals, and humans.
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D.
Ancylostoma duodenale
Ancylostoma duodenale is a parasitic hookworm species that infects the human small intestine, causing iron-deficiency anemia and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
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E.
Cinclidae
Cinclidae is a small family of aquatic songbirds known as dippers, which are adapted to foraging in fast-flowing streams and rivers.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
nematode family
ⓘ
taxonomic family ⓘ |
| associatedDisease |
ascariasis in humans
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intestinal obstruction in heavily infected hosts ⓘ ocular larva migrans ⓘ toxocariasis in humans ⓘ visceral larva migrans ⓘ |
| class | Secernentea ⓘ |
| containsTaxon |
Ascaris
ⓘ
linked to:
Ascaris lumbricoides
Baylisascaris ⓘ Heterakinae (sometimes classified within Ascarididae in older systems) ⓘ Lagochilascaris ⓘ Ophidascaris ⓘ Parascaris ⓘ Toxascaris ⓘ Toxocara ⓘ |
| controlMethod |
anthelmintic drugs
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regular deworming of domestic animals ⓘ sanitation and hygiene measures ⓘ |
| eggResilience | eggs resistant to environmental conditions ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
dioecious (separate sexes)
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direct or simple life cycles in many species ⓘ large-bodied roundworms ⓘ thick-shelled eggs ⓘ tubular digestive tract ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| medicalRelevance | important cause of human helminth infections ⓘ |
| notableSpecies |
Ascaris lumbricoides
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Ascaris suum ⓘ Baylisascaris procyonis ⓘ
linked to:
Baylisascaris
Parascaris equorum ⓘ Toxocara canis ⓘ Toxocara cati ⓘ Toxocara vitulorum ⓘ |
| order | Ascaridida ⓘ |
| parasiticOn |
birds
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cats ⓘ cattle ⓘ dogs ⓘ horses ⓘ humans ⓘ pigs ⓘ wild mammals ⓘ |
| phylum | Nematoda ⓘ |
| subdivisionRanks | genus ⓘ |
| taxonRank | family ⓘ |
| transmissionRoute |
fecal–oral route
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ingestion of infective eggs from contaminated soil or food ⓘ |
| typicalHabitat | small intestine of vertebrate hosts ⓘ |
| veterinaryRelevance | major parasites of domestic animals ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Ascarididae Description of subject: Ascarididae is a family of large parasitic roundworms that commonly infect the intestines of humans and other animals.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.