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What is the primary function of the tough cuticle/integument in Dioctophyma renale?
What is the primary function of the tough cuticle/integument in Dioctophyma renale?
- To regulate body temperature
- To store nutrients
- To serve as a flexible covering (correct)
- To aid in locomotion
Which characteristic best describes the body covering of nematodes?
Which characteristic best describes the body covering of nematodes?
- Segmented and rigid
- Noncellular and highly resistant (correct)
- Porous and delicate
- Multilayered and colorful
How are adult nematodes classified in terms of sex?
How are adult nematodes classified in terms of sex?
- As hermaphroditic organisms
- As dioecious with separate sexes (correct)
- As asexual organisms
- As male-dominant species
What is the main characteristic used for classifying nematodes according to chemoreceptors?
What is the main characteristic used for classifying nematodes according to chemoreceptors?
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Which part of a nematode's body is usually tapered to a rounded anterior end?
Which part of a nematode's body is usually tapered to a rounded anterior end?
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What is the classification based on the presence or absence of larva in a shell called?
What is the classification based on the presence or absence of larva in a shell called?
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Which type of nematodes are categorized as tissue nematodes?
Which type of nematodes are categorized as tissue nematodes?
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What is the body symmetry of adult nematodes?
What is the body symmetry of adult nematodes?
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What is the primary characteristic of nematode bodies?
What is the primary characteristic of nematode bodies?
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How is the male nematode typically in comparison to the female?
How is the male nematode typically in comparison to the female?
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