Heartworms are found in many cats and dogs. What type of worm is a heartworm?

1 Answer
Jul 27, 2017

Heartworm is a thread like parasitic roundworm, member of nemathelminthes. Generally the worms reside in pulmonary arteries (blood vessels going from heart to lungs).

Explanation:

Infection of the worm occurs due to mosquito bite.

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