Meaning of the word nematode in English

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nematode

US /ˈnemətoʊd/
UK /ˈnemətəʊd/
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Noun

a worm of the large phylum Nematoda, such as a roundworm or threadworm. Nematodes are typically unsegmented and cylindrical in shape, with a digestive tract and a nervous system. Many species are parasitic in animals or plants.

Example:
The soil sample contained several types of nematodes.
Some nematodes are beneficial for pest control in agriculture.