Diet/Feeding Nematodes feed on organic matter, both dead and alive such as small animals including other worms, or on diatoms, algae, fungi and bacteria. Some eat plants by piercing the stem or root and sucking out the contents.
How does roundworm eat?
Roundworms have tube digestive systems, meaning ingested food travels a single route. It enters through the mouth, is ground down in the pharynx, is digested in the gut, and is eliminated from the anus. The mouth is on one end of the body and the anus is on the opposite end.
What do roundworms feed on in the human body?
They feed off the blood of the infected person, which can cause anemia. Children are especially vulnerable to this kind of infection. These roundworms infect about 25% of the world's population.
How do I get rid of roundworms in my yard?
Simply clear the area of existing vegetation, lay a clear plastic tarp over the soil and weigh down the edges with rocks or bricks. The sun's heat will bake through the tarp and, after four weeks, will kill any roundworms in the underlying dirt.
Are roundworms free living or parasitic?
Roundworms can be free-living organisms, but they are probably best known for their role as significant plant and animal parasites. Most Nematodes are parasitic, with over 16,000 parasitic species described.
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