Table 1.
Contamination rate of soil samples with identified nematodes.
| Nematodes | Number of contaminated samples | Contamination rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Ascaris | 14 | 3.5 |
| Trichuris | 8 | 2 |
| Capillaria | 6 | 1.5 |
| Cooperia | 2 | 0.5 |
| Hookworms | 1 | 0.25 |
| Total | 31 | 7.75 |
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