An Anisakis worm is seen in a filet of salmon. These parasitic worms can be up to 2 centimeters in length and are found in the flesh of raw and undercooked fish. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

Anisakis is a parasite found in raw or undercooked fish and shellfish. It is a nematode, that is, a worm that can be ...

Measuring 2 to 3 centimeters in length, the larvae of the parasitic nematode inhabit internal organs of fish. They shift to muscle tissue over time after their hosts die. If Anisakis-tainted ...