Nematodes

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These are unsegmented worms that have long, thin, round bodies pointed at both ends and are covered by a tough cuticle.

• Platyhelminthes

• Nematodes

• Annelids

How many Nematodes would you find in 1m2 of soil?

• several dozen

• several hundred

• several thousand

• several million

Where do Nematodes live?

• In the soil

• In the ocean

• In lakes, ponds, and streams

• 1. As parasites of other animals and plants​

• all of the above

Nematodes are also known as _____.

• flatworms

• segmented worms

• round worms

• tape worms

Nematodes exhibit _____ symmetry.

• longitudinal

• radial

• asymmetrical

• bilateral

Nematodes have a _____ digestive system

• incomplete

• complete

• external

• longitudinal

Nematodes are classified under which phylum?

• Annelida

• Arthropoda

• Nematoda

• Platyhelminthes

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of nematodes?

• Segmented body

• Presence of a coelom

• Pseudocoelom

• Radial symmetry

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