Nematoda (Noun)
Meaning
Unsegmented worms: roundworms; threadworms; eelworms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The nematoda are an incredibly diverse group of organisms that include some of the most well-known parasitic species.
- Roundworms belonging to the phylum Nematoda can cause various diseases in plants and animals.
- Soil is home to many beneficial nematoda species that serve as natural insecticides.
- Fossil evidence shows that nematoda have remained largely unchanged since ancient times.
- Many species of nematoda, including hookworms and pinworms, can be transmitted through contaminated water and soil.