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Phy l um of Roundwor m
Phy l um of Roundwor m
Nemat hel mi nt hes
Roundwor ms belong to the Phy l um called
Roundwor ms belong to the Phy l um called
Nemat hel mi nt hes
The wor ms under 'Nemat hel mi nt hes' are commonly known as
The wor ms under 'Nemat hel mi nt hes' are commonly known as
Roundwor ms
Nemat ology focuses on the study of
Nemat ology focuses on the study of
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The class of the Roundwor m is
The class of the Roundwor m is
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Ascaridia galli is a parasitic roundworm belonging to the phylum ______
Ascaridia galli is a parasitic roundworm belonging to the phylum ______
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A. galli is the most prevalent and pathogenic species, especially in domestic fowl, Gallus ______
A. galli is the most prevalent and pathogenic species, especially in domestic fowl, Gallus ______
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A. galli causes ascaridiasis, a disease of poultry due to heavy worm infection, particularly in chickens and ______
A. galli causes ascaridiasis, a disease of poultry due to heavy worm infection, particularly in chickens and ______
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A. galli is the largest nematode in birds, with females measuring 72 to 112 mm ______
A. galli is the largest nematode in birds, with females measuring 72 to 112 mm ______
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The body of A. galli is semitransparent, creamy-white, and ______
The body of A. galli is semitransparent, creamy-white, and ______
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Study Notes
Phylum of Roundworms
- Roundworms belong to the phylum Nematoda.
- Commonly referred to as nematodes within the phylum.
Nematology
- Nematology is the scientific study of nematodes (roundworms).
Classification of Roundworms
- The class of roundworms includes various nematodes such as Ascaridia galli.
Ascaridia galli
- Ascaridia galli is a parasitic roundworm within the phylum Nematoda.
- It is specifically associated with gastrointestinal infections in birds.
Pathogenicity
- A. galli is the most prevalent and pathogenic species affecting domestic fowl, particularly Gallus gallus (the domestic chicken).
- It causes ascaridiasis, a disease characterized by heavy worm infestations, primarily in chickens and other poultry.
Morphology
- A. galli is the largest nematode found in birds, with females measuring between 72 and 112 mm in length.
- The body of A. galli appears semitransparent and creamy-white in color.
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Test your knowledge of introductory nematology and general concepts related to the classification of animal nematodes, including roundworms, flatworms, flukes, and tapeworms. This quiz covers the phylum Protozoa, class Arthropoda, and the different types of helminthes.
