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nematode

/ˈnɛmətoʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does nematode mean?

noun

A type of unsegmented, bilaterally symmetrical worm, typically parasitic or free-living, found in soil, water, or as parasites in animals.

Example

"The nematode worm was found in the soil sample, indicating a potential parasite in the local ecosystem."

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