👉 Ascarid, also known as Ascaris, is a group of protozoan parasites that are found in many parts of the world. They are typically found in aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, but they can also be present in soil and other surfaces where water bodies come into contact with it. Ascarids are generally considered to be parasitic organisms, meaning that their life cycle involves feeding on an organism's blood or tissues. The parasites themselves are microscopic and typically