Ascaris female T.S

Phylum: Aschelminthes

Class: Phasmida



Body wall is composed of same layer as found in males such as thick cuticle.

Hypodermis bulging in pseudocoel forming four longitudinal chords and muscle fibers.

Pseudocoel – false body cavity between alimentary canal and body wall.

Ovary – Lumen is absent. Diameter of the section is the smallest as compared to oviduct and uterus.

Oviduct – it is wider than ovarian thread containing lumen and egg.

Uterus – having wide lumen full of eggs.

Intestine is made up of endodermal and columnar epithelial cells.