10 Questions
What is a characteristic feature of nematodes?
Possession of a syncytial epidermis
Where can free-living nematodes be found?
In marine, freshwater environments, and soils of land biomes
How do nematodes reproduce?
Sexually with internal fertilization
What distinguishes parasitic nematodes from free-living nematodes?
Inhabitation of host organisms
What is a distinguishing feature of the phylum Nematoda?
Molting of the cuticle
What is the function of the cuticle in nematodes?
To maintain body shape and enable movement
Which of the following is responsible for secreting the cuticle in nematodes?
Hypodermis
In nematodes, what allows them to increase in size during different stages of development?
Molting of the cuticle
Which order of nematodes is particularly common in soil?
Rhabditida
How many orders of nematodes regularly occur in soil?
10
Test your knowledge about the phylum Nematoda, which includes roundworms found in diverse environments, from marine and freshwater to soils and sediments. Learn about the characteristics and diversity of free-living and parasitic species within this phylum.
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