Helminthology Asmund Rudolphi, Otto Friedrich Bernhard von Linstow and Johann Gottfried Bremser started systematic scientific studies of the subject. The Japanese parasitologist Satyu Yamaguti was one of the most active helminthologists of the 20th century; he wrote the six-volume "Systema Helminthum". Helminthology Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms (helminths), while helminthiasis describes the medical condition of being infected with helminths. Helminthology studies the taxonomy of helminths and their effects on their hosts. The origin of the first compound of the word is the Greek "ἕλμινς" - helmins, meaning "worm". In the 18th and early 19th century there was wave of
Philippine mythical creatures also no shortage in the rural parts of the Philippines of people who believe firmly in their existence. This discrepancy is sometimes rationalized by the explanation that only pure and good mortals are able to see these creatures. Although there is no scientific evidence that this creatures exist some people still believe that they are still alive up to this day especially in rural area. Very few of the following mythical creatures are 'national' in coverage, as usually, mythical creatures are endemic to the belief of specific ethnic groups in the Philippines. An example is the "amahanlig", which is only