nematode, also called roundworm, any worm of the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are among the most abundant animals on Earth. They occur as parasites in animals .Beard worm · Aschelminthes · Eelworm · Lungworm
What is the difference between roundworm and nematode?
nematode, also called roundworm, any worm of the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are among the most abundant animals on Earth.
Are nematodes round worms?
Nematodes (roundworms) are non-segmented worms (helminths) with elongate cylindrical bodies.
Why are nematodes called roundworms?
Structure and Function of Roundworms As their name suggests, they have a round body. This is because they have a pseudocoelom. This is one way they differ from flatworms. Another way is their complete digestive system.
Are worms and nematodes same?
Often referred to as roundworms, nematodes are not closely related to true worms. They are multicellular insects with smooth, unsegmented bodies. The nematode species that feed on plants are so tiny that you need a microscope to see them.
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