Ascaris lumbricoides
A. spreads to humans by ingestion of Ascaris eggs in food.
B. is an intestinal roundworm.
C. larvae migrate to the pharynx, get swallowed, and return to intestines to mature.
D. larvae penetrate into lymphatics and capillaries around intestines.
E. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: E
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