They're not insects or spiders or millipedes or anything with legs. Not earthworms or leeches or anything with segments. They belong to the phylum Nematoda/Nemata (from the Ancient Greek nema, for thread and eides for species)—they are Roundworms. 4 нояб. 2014 г.
What are nematodes classified as?
Commonly known as roundworms, nematodes are a group of worms that make up the phylum Nematoda.
Is nematode an animal or plant?
Nematodes are simple animals, often only containing 1000 cells or less. Nematodes in all or part of their life cycle are worm-shaped (vermiform), although some species become swollen and rounded in later life stages ( ). The basic body plan of a nematode is a tube within a tube ( ).
Are all nematodes pests?
So, no, not all are harmful nematodes, and most are normal members of the soil ecosystem. In fact, many of the nematodes in your garden soil are beneficial to your garden. They eat some harmful species of bacteria, fungi, and even the larvae of insects.
Do nematodes live inside insects?
Nematodes are abundant, particularly in soil. Many feed on bacteria, some attack plants, and others can be parasites of animals. However, each species is usually specific in its habits. Insect parasitic nematodes, for example, develop only in insects or other arthropods.
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