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 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.
How do you get rid of nematodes?
To kill nematodes in soil, heat small quantities of moist soil to 140°F in the oven or by solarization. Heating soil in the oven over a time period needed to bake a medium-sized potato placed in the center of the soil is sufficient to kill nematodes; however, this is only practical for small quantities of soil.
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