ascaridia

Thân thiện

A veterinarian examines a slide showing an ascaridia under a microscope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of parasitic roundworms: "Ascaridia" is the scientific name for a genus of nematodes (roundworms) that are intestinal parasites, primarily in birds.
   • An individual roundworm of this genus: The term can also refer to a single parasitic worm belonging to the Ascaridia genus, characterized by having a preanal sucker.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The veterinarian identified the parasite as Ascaridia. (The veterinarian identified the parasite as a member of the Ascaridia genus.)
  • Ascaridia galli is a common species found in poultry. (Ascaridia galli is a common species found in poultry.)
  • Infection with ascaridia can cause weight loss in chickens. (Infection with this type of roundworm can cause weight loss in chickens.)

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used formally in biological and veterinary sciences to classify and discuss specific parasitic nematodes.
  • The life cycle of Ascaridia involves direct transmission.
• As a common name: Sometimes used informally to refer to the "large roundworm" of poultry.

Variants and Related Words

• Ascarid (n): A general term for a nematode worm of the family Ascarididae, which includes the genus .
• Ascaridiasis (n): The disease or condition of being infected with ascarid worms.

Synonyms

• Roundworm: A general term for nematodes, including parasitic types.
• Nematode: The broader phylum name for roundworms.

Related Terms (Note: Not phrasal verbs or idioms, as this is a scientific term)

• Parasite: An organism that lives in or on another organism (its host).
• Preanal sucker: A morphological feature, a sucking structure located anterior to the anus, which is a defining characteristic of worms in this genus.
• Helminth: A general term for parasitic worms.

Học thuật

Noun

1. roundworm having a preanal sucker

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Ascaridia
• genus Ascaridia