The nematodes (/ ˈnɛmətoʊdz / NEM-ə-tohdz or NEEM-; Ancient Greek: Νηματώδη; Latin: Nematoda), roundworms or eelworms constitute the phylum Nematoda. Species in the phylum …

Dec 18, 2025 · Nematodes are among the most abundant animals on Earth. They occur as parasites in animals and plants or as free-living forms in soil, fresh water, marine …

Roundworms (nematodes) are bilaterally symmetrical, worm-like organisms that are surrounded by a strong, flexible noncellular layer called a cuticle. Their body plan is simple. The cuticle is …

Aug 3, 2023 · Nematodes (Gr., nema thread+ eidos, form) are commonly referred to as non-segmented roundworm, threadworm or pinworm, as distinct from flatworm and higher …

Approximately 8–15% of crop losses are attributed to nematodes worldwide, with a cost of at least $80 billion. This Primer will take a broad look at the diverse groups that make up the phylum …

The phyla in this group have a hard cuticle covering their bodies, which must be periodically shed and replaced for them to increase in size. Phylum Nematoda includes more than 28,000 …

Entomopathogenic nematodes are extraordinarily lethal to many important insect pests, yet are safe for plants and animals.

Phylum Nematoda includes more than 28,000 species with an estimated 16,000 being parasitic in nature. The name Nematoda is derived from the Greek word “Nemos,” which means “thread” …

Nematodes are unsegmented cylindrical worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda, found in nearly every habitat and many are important parasites of plants and animals.

Nematodes are invertebrate roundworms that inhabit marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments. They comprise the phylum Nematoda (or Nemata) which includes parasites of …