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How are roundworms classified and what are their characteristics?
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∙ 10y ago
Roundworms are classified in the phylum Nematoda. They have this name because of their cylinderical body shape. They have a pseudocoelom for the body cavity. Some are parasites (Ascaris), some are useful in Biology research (C. elegans). They are found almost everywhere!
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∙ 13y agoSome special characteristics of roundworms are:
- their stomachs are large enough to eat 3 lbs of food, which is on average the weight in food a human can consume per meal.
- they have a bladder, that is longer than their body, but coils around itself twice in order to fit.
- Roundworms are also able to see in the dark, but not in the light, in order to be able to squirm through the dirt.
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How are roundworms classified?
Roundworms belong to the phylum Nematoda. They are classified based on their morphology, anatomy, and genetics. They are further categorized into different families, genera, and species based on specific characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
What roundworms can be classified as?
They are Nemathelminthes
Roundworms can be classified as?
pseudocoelomates
What are roundworms classified as?
Roundworms are a part of the animal kingdom. They are a part of the phylum nematoda. There are several species of roundworms.
Round worms are classified by?
Roundworms can be classified as what? blastopores,coelomates,acoelomates,or pseudocoelomates
Roundworms are classified as?
They are classified in the cabbage or raccoon family...you know what I really don't care.
What accounts for the characteristics wriggling movement of roundworms?
The wriggling movement of roundworms is a result of the fact that they do not have circular muscles, however, they do have lengthwise muscles. Roundworms are also known as nematodes.
What are common characteristics of flatworm and roundworms?
parasites digestive system they live on their host's
How are worms classified?
There are three different groups of animals known as "worms": flatworms (phylum: Platyhelminthes), roundworms (phylum: nematoda), and segmented worms (phylum: annelida).
Describe can metomorphic rock are classified what are the characteristics of rocks in each of these classifications?
they are classified by how they are classified
What are things that can be classified by there characteristics called?
phylum
What are the characteristics of phylum nematoda?
roundworms
