roundworm, another name for a nematode. See phylum Nematoda Nematoda , phylum consisting of about 12,000 known species, and many more predicted species of worms (commonly known as roundworms or threadworms). Nematodes live in the soil and other terrestrial habitats as well as in freshwater and marine environments.
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nematode

or roundworm

Nematode (Ascaris lumbricoides)

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Any of more than 15,000 named and many more unnamed species of worms in the class Nematoda (phylum Aschelminthes). Nematodes include plant and animal parasites and free-living forms found in soil, freshwater, saltwater, and even vinegar and beer malts. They are bilaterally symmetrical and usually tapered at both ends. Some species have separate sexes; others are hermaphroditic. They range from microscopic to about 23 ft (7 m) long. Nematode parasites can occur in almost any body organ but are most common in the digestive, circulatory, or respiratory system. Hookworms, pinworms, and eelworms are nematodes. See also filarial worm, guinea worm, trichina.

roundworm

any nematode worm, esp Ascaris lumbricoides, a common intestinal parasite of man and pigs

roundworm [′rau̇nd‚wərm]

(invertebrate zoology)

The name applied to nematodes.

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Traditional thinking has suggested that selfing populations are able to purge many of these mutations, but this study found that the ability to sufficiently purge was overwhelmed by slight increases in mutation rates, which, in turn threatens the long-term survival of selfing roundworms.

Why sex with partner is always a good idea by Asian News International

Roundworms Roundworms are another common parasite most often found in puppies.

The Dangers of Canine Parasites by sumit1pandey / Health, general community

Nematodes or roundworms are the most common human parasites and constitute a major health burden, particularly among the poor in developing countries.

Nematodes by Van Der Plas, H. / CME: Your SA Journal of CPD

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