Biology, Taxonomy and Ecology of Trichinella

Valeri Velev

Abstract

Trichinella are multicellular parasites from Class Nematoda (roundworms), spread almost everywhere, as evidenced not only in Antarctic strains. These nematodes cause severe and socially significant parasitozoonosa called trichinellosis. This work describes the morphology, biology, species diversity and distribution of Trichinella in the world and in Bulgaria.

Key words: Trichinella, trichinellosis, nurse cell, taxonomy