Phylum Nematoda Flashcards
1
Q
What are Nematoda?
A
Roundworms.
2
Q
What are six characteristics of Nematoda?
A
1) Mouth and anus
2) Cephalization
3) Tapered ends
4) Separate sexes
5) Reproduce sexually
6) Live in soil
3
Q
What are ascaris worms?
A
Roundworms found in tropical regions that can grow up to one foot and infect humans and pigs.
4
Q
What are pinworms?
A
Roundworms that are common all over the world in young children—live in the large intestine. Teaches us to wash our hands.
5
Q
What are heartworms?
A
Roundworms that are common in dogs—transmitted by mosquitoes.
6
Q
What are trichina worms?
A
Roundworms that are found in pigs. Cooking meat kills the worm. Worms form cysts in the muscle—very painful.
7
Q
What is another roundworm?
A
Guinea worm.
