filariidae

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a slide containing filariidae under a microscope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of parasitic nematode worms: Filariidae refers to a taxonomic family within the class Secernentea, comprising slender, thread-like roundworms.
   • Parasites transmitted by arthropods: Members of this family are typically parasitic, with life cycles that often involve insect vectors like mosquitoes for transmission to vertebrate hosts, including humans and animals.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Filariidae include species responsible for diseases such as elephantiasis.
  • Scientists studied the life cycle of a nematode belonging to the Filariidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used specifically in biological and medical literature to classify a particular group of parasitic worms.
  • The phylogenetic analysis confirmed its placement within the Filariidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Filarial (adj): Pertaining to or caused by worms of the family Filariidae.
  • The patient was diagnosed with a filarial infection.
• Filariasis (n): A disease condition caused by infection with filarial worms.
  • Lymphatic filariasis is a major public health problem in some regions.

Synonyms

• Filariid worms: A common alternative name for members of this family.
• Threadworms (in this specific parasitic context, though this term can be broader).

Notes on Meaning

This term is highly specialized and used almost exclusively in scientific contexts (e.g., parasitology, zoology, medicine). It is not used in everyday conversation. The primary meaning is taxonomic, referring to the biological family.

Học thuật

Noun

1. threadlike roundworms

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Filariidae
• family Filariidae