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Nematoda
Term | Definition |
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cuticle | collagen coating that forms a flexible, protective layer between the nematode and its environment |
dioecious | male and female reproductive organs are in separate individuals |
Ascaris | small intestinal roundworm; lives in intestines of mammals |
Heartworm | roundworm that lives in the heart and lung arteries; host is often dogs |
Hookworm | intestinal roundworm; often enters host through feet |
Pinworm | intestinal roundworm; females lay eggs in anus at night |
Guinea worm | roundworm that migrates through tissues and erupts through the skin |
Filarial worm | roundworm that lives in lymph nodes or under the skin |
Elephantiasis | enlargement and swelling of body parts due to filarial worm infection |