nematode, also called roundworm, any worm of the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are among the most abundant animals on Earth.
What are roundworms classified as?
Worms with round, non-segmented bodies are known as nematodes or roundworms (Figure below). They are classified in the phylum Nematoda, which has over 28,000 known species. Some scientists believe there could be over a million species of Nematodes.
Are nematodes insects?
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.
What insects carry roundworms?
Household Pests Mice and the common house fly are just two of the many critters that can carry roundworms eggs. Mosquitoes and ticks can transmit parasites to your pet by biting them.
Are roundworms worms?
Roundworms (also called nematodes) are worms with a long round body. They vary in length from several millimetres to up to two metres. Roundworms are common in warm tropical countries. Children are more often affected than adults.
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