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. The adults often look long and slender, although some species appear pear-shaped. 1 июл. 2018 г.
Can you see nematodes?
While most nematodes are so tiny that one needs a microscope to see them, many animal parasites are large enough to be seen easily with the naked eye.
Are nematodes visible to the human eye?
They're not visible to the naked eye; if you squint closely at a nematode on a microscope slide you might just confuse it with a speck of dust.
What does nematode infestation look like?
Aboveground symptoms of a root knot nematode infestation include wilting during the hottest part of the day even with adequate soil moisture, loss of vigor, yellowing leaves, and other symptoms similar to a lack of water or nutrients.
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