Phylum Nematoda (J.5) Flashcards
1
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Tube-like intestine
A
Intestine with both a mouth and anal opening
2
Q
Anus
A
opening of the rectum to the outside of the body
3
Q
Longitudinal muscles
A
Elongate muscle tissue that runs the length of a structure
4
Q
Hydrostatic skeleton
A
Flexible “skeleton” supported by fluid pressure
5
Q
Trichinosis
A
Disease caused by roundworms called Trichinella (caused by eating raw or undercooked pork)
6
Q
Edema
A
Swelling caused by excessive fluid trapped in your body’s tissue
7
Q
Elephantiasis
A
a condition where part of the body becomes enlarged due to obstruction of lymphatic vessels, typically by the parasitic nematodes
