Define phylum nematode
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Explanation:
The nematodes or roundworms constitute the phylum Nematoda, with plant-parasitic nematodes being known as eelworms. They are a diverse animal phylum inhabiting a broad range of environments.
Scientific name: Nematoda
Higher classification: Ecdysozoa
Rank: Phylum
Phylum: Nematoda; Diesing, 1861
Kingdom: Animalia
Subkingdom: Eumetazoa
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Answer:
Nematodes :-
Nematohelminthes or nematodes commonly called round worm .They are grouped under super phylum Ascheshelminthes.
characteristics:-
These are aquatic or terrestrial on habitat & found in free living or parasitic form .
Body is elongated, cylindrical,unsegmented worm like having bilateral symmetry with tapering two ends .
Body is triploblastic with organ system grade of organization .
True coelom is absent ( pseudocoelom)
No cilia,no circulatory and respiratory system.
Digestive system complete with anus .
Respiration is anaerobic as well as aerobic.
Excretory system simple without flame cell.
They are dioecious ( sexes are not separated) with sexual dimorphism .
Fertilization is internal and development is direct