phylum nematoda

Thân thiện

A scientist observes a phylum nematoda specimen under a microscope.

Definition

Proper noun * A major taxonomic rank in biology: "Phylum Nematoda" is the scientific name for a large phylum within the animal kingdom, comprising the roundworms. These are unsegmented worms with elongated, cylindrical bodies, often pointed at both ends.

Usage

• "Phylum Nematoda" is used in formal, scientific contexts such as biology, zoology, and parasitology to classify and discuss this specific group of organisms.
• It is typically treated as a singular proper noun.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in contrast to other worm phyla, such as Platyhelminthes (flatworms) or Annelida (segmented worms).
• In phylogenetic discussions, one might refer to "the position of Phylum Nematoda within the Ecdysozoa."

Variants and Related Words

• Nematoda (n): The shorter, synonymous form of the phylum name, commonly used in scientific literature. (e.g., )
• Nematode (n): The common name for any individual worm belonging to this phylum. (e.g., )
• Roundworm (n): A general, non-scientific term for a nematode.

Synonyms

• Roundworms (common name)
• Threadworms (common name, often for specific small nematodes)
• Eelworms (common name, often for plant-parasitic nematodes)

Related Phrases

• Nematode infection: An infection caused by parasitic nematodes.
• Nematode fauna: The community of nematode species present in a particular environment (e.g., soil nematode fauna).

Học thuật

Noun

1. unsegmented worms: roundworms; threadworms; eelworms

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Nematoda
• phylum Nematoda
• Aschelminthes
• phylum Aschelminthes