The nematodes (/ ˈnɛmətoʊdz / NEM-ə-tohdz or NEEM-; Ancient Greek: Νηματώδη; Latin: Nematoda), roundworms or eelworms constitute the phylum Nematoda. Species in the phylum …

Nov 6, 2025 · Nematodes are among the most abundant animals on Earth. They occur as parasites in animals and plants or as free-living forms in soil, fresh water, marine …

Oct 15, 2025 · Nematodes are everywhere: in soil, compost and even inside humans. See how these microscopic worms help and harm ecosystems.

Nematodes have been reported from every continent on earth and occur in deserts, swamps, the oceans, the tropics and Antarctica. Usually nematodes are invisible to all but a few specialists …

Approximately half of the world’s human population is infected with gastrointestinal nematodes: about 3.5 billion cases, of which 450 million, mostly children, are seriously ill. Approximately …

Nematodes are formulated and applied as infective juveniles, the only free-living and therefore environmentally tolerant stage. Infective juveniles range from 0.4 to 1.5 mm in length and can …

Oct 1, 2024 · What are Nematodes? Nematodes are a diverse group of organisms known for their elongated, cylindrical bodies and unsegmented structure. These worm-like creatures are found …

Jun 30, 2025 · If you want to know more about these surprising organisms of aquatic habits, land and parasites, continue reading this ecology article in which you will learn What are …

May 26, 2025 · What is special about nematodes? Infections caused by nematodes are among the most prevalent, affecting nearly all humans at one time in our lives. The typical nematode, …

Nematodes are the most abundant multicellular animals in the planet. Nematodes have colonized nearly every habitat on earth. Nematodes can exist in extreme environmental conditions. …