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

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 environments, and even such …

Oct 15, 2025 · Plant-parasitic nematodes like the root-knot nematode cause an estimated $125 billion in global crop losses annually. However, the damage caused by nematodes that infect humans is far …

A small fraction of all nematode species are parasites of humans, livestock or agricultural crops. Consequently, these have attracted the most attention from Nematology researchers.

The nematode may appear as little more than a biological syringe for its bacterial partner, yet the relationship between these organisms is one of classic mutualism.

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. Parasitic …

Nov 27, 2025 · Human nematode infections are a global public health concern, particularly concentrated in tropical and subtropical regions where poor sanitation and hygiene practices allow their life cycles …

Nematodes are invertebrate roundworms that inhabit marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments. They comprise the phylum Nematoda (or Nemata) which includes parasites of plants and of animals, …

Jul 23, 2025 · Uncover the world of the nematode, a microscopic roundworm whose immense numbers and diverse functions shape ecosystems, health, and scientific breakthroughs.

The main panel shows the phylogeny of the major nematode groups, information about ecological range and presence of parasites (black bars indicate definitive hosts, grey bars intermediate hosts), and …