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

Dec 18, 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 …

2 days ago · Nematodes, commonly called roundworms or eelworms, are unsegmented, cylindrical invertebrates that belong to the phylum Nematoda. They are among the most …

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 …

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

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. …

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 …

1 day ago · Nematodes are a diverse group of worm-like animals. They are found in virtually every environment that can support life, and are found in fresh water, in salt water, in all kinds of soil, …

Jul 23, 2025 · Nematodes are unsegmented roundworms, one of the most abundant animal groups on Earth. Found in virtually every corner of the planet, they are often unseen due to …

Introduction to the Nematoda the roundworms There are thousands of nematodes. Not only are there more than 15,000 known species of roundworms, but there are many thousands of …