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.
Is roundworm an insect?
Yes, worms are animals. Worms are divided into three groups: the flatworm, the roundworm, and the segmented worm.
Is a roundworm a carnivore?
Diet/Feeding Many free-living nematodes are predatory carnivores and may have teeth for feeding, or a long spear-like structure which they use to stab and suck the juices out of their prey.
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