click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Nematoda
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |