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What is the shape of nematodes when viewed in cross section?
What is the shape of nematodes when viewed in cross section?
- Oval
- Rectangular
- Round (correct)
- Square
Which order includes the genus Trichuris?
Which order includes the genus Trichuris?
- Trichoptera
- Trichurida (correct)
- Trichosomida
- Trichinellida
What is the length of a female Trichuris trichiura approximately?
What is the length of a female Trichuris trichiura approximately?
- 35-50 mm (correct)
- 10-20 mm
- 5-15 mm
- 60-70 mm
What is the excretory system like in the class Enoplea/Adenophorea/Aphasmidea?
What is the excretory system like in the class Enoplea/Adenophorea/Aphasmidea?
In which animals can Trichuris trichiura be found?
In which animals can Trichuris trichiura be found?
What is the common name for nematodes due to their shape?
What is the common name for nematodes due to their shape?
Which class of nematodes has a well-developed amphids and no phasmids?
Which class of nematodes has a well-developed amphids and no phasmids?
Which genus of nematodes includes species found in sheep, goats, cattle, and other herbivores?
Which genus of nematodes includes species found in sheep, goats, cattle, and other herbivores?
Which order of nematodes includes 3 genera of medical importance: Trichuris, Capillaria, and Trichenella?
Which order of nematodes includes 3 genera of medical importance: Trichuris, Capillaria, and Trichenella?
What is the approximate length of a female Trichuris trichiura?
What is the approximate length of a female Trichuris trichiura?
Flashcards
Nematode Cross-Section Shape?
Nematode Cross-Section Shape?
Nematodes are round when viewed in cross section.
Genus in Order Trichurida?
Genus in Order Trichurida?
The order Trichurida includes the genus Trichuris.
Length of Female Trichuris trichiura?
Length of Female Trichuris trichiura?
Female Trichuris trichiura are approximately 35-50 mm long.
Excretory System of Enoplea?
Excretory System of Enoplea?
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Hosts of Trichuris trichiura?
Hosts of Trichuris trichiura?
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Common Name for Nematodes?
Common Name for Nematodes?
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Features of Enoplea?
Features of Enoplea?
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Animals Affected by Trichuris?
Animals Affected by Trichuris?
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Genera in Order Trichurida of Medical Importance?
Genera in Order Trichurida of Medical Importance?
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Study Notes
Nematode Characteristics
- When viewed in cross-section, nematodes have a circular shape.
Classification of Trichuris
- The genus Trichuris belongs to the order Trichocephalida.
Trichuris Trichiura Characteristics
- Female Trichuris trichiura are approximately 50 mm in length.
Excretory System of Enoplea/Aphasmidea
- The excretory system of class Enoplea/Aphasmidea/Aphasmidia is a unique excretory gland cell system.
Host Range of Trichuris Trichiura
- Trichuris trichiura can be found in humans.
Common Name for Nematodes
- Nematodes are commonly known as "roundworms" due to their shape.
Characteristics of Class Enoplea/Aphasmidea
- The class Enoplea/Aphasmidea/Aphasmidia is characterized by well-developed amphids and no phasmids.
Genus of Nematodes in Herbivores
- The genus Trichostrongylus includes species found in sheep, goats, cattle, and other herbivores.
Order of Medical Importance
- The order Trichocephalida includes 3 genera of medical importance: Trichuris, Capillaria, and Trichinella.
Length of Female Trichuris Trichiura
- Female Trichuris trichiura are approximately 50 mm in length.
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Test your knowledge of parasitic roundworms with this quiz on the phylum Nematoda. Learn about the unique characteristics and classifications of these cylindrical, bilaterally symmetrical organisms. Explore the different classes within the phylum and their distinguishing features.
