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Why are female Ascaris longer than males?
Why are female Ascaris longer than males?
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In Ascaris, male and female worms can be differentiated on the basis of morphology. The female is larger in size and has a straight tail (posterior end) while males are smaller and have a curved/coiled tail. So, sexual dimorphism in size makes females larger than males.
In Ascaris, male and female worms can be differentiated on the basis of morphology. The female is larger in size and has a straight tail (posterior end) while males are smaller and have a curved/coiled tail. So, sexual dimorphism in size makes females larger than males.
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