: any of a phylum (Nematoda or Nemata) of elongated cylindrical worms parasitic in animals or plants or free-living in soil or water
called alsoroundworm
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Recent Examples on the WebOtherwise known as the nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis, the rat lungworm is typically found in rodents. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 2 July 2022 The worm in this case is Strongyloides stercoralis, a nematode or roundworm known to infect people. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 22 Apr. 2022 The threat to beech trees comes from a slithering, worm-like nematode that originated in Japan. Peter Krouse, cleveland, 1 Apr. 2022 Hopefully, your new gardenia plants are grafted types with a nematode-resistant rootstock. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2022 For example, the team observed parasites fastened to a fish’s tail and a nematode that had infiltrated a longhorn beetle.New York Times, 7 Jan. 2022 Getting the plants to grow locally starts with spring soil preparation, which includes finding a nematode-free site and enriching the ground with lots of organic matter and manure. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 16 Oct. 2021 In the early nineties, research on C. elegans, a tiny nematode worm that resembles a fleck of lint, showed that a single gene mutation extended its life, and that another mutation blocked that extension. Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2021 In the early nineties, research on C. elegans, a tiny nematode worm that resembles a fleck of lint, showed that a single gene mutation extended its life, and that another mutation blocked that extension. Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2021 See More