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

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 …

2 days ago · Root knot nematodes are major agricultural pests attacking a wide variety of plants including major crops. A new study of the parasitic worm's genome shows how it can adapt to a wide …

Approximately half of the world’s human population is infected with gastrointestinal nematodes: about 3.5 billion cases, of which 450 million, mostly children, are seriously ill. Approximately 8–15% of crop …

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 be …

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 …

Oct 1, 2024 · What are Nematodes? Nematodes are a diverse group of organisms known for their elongated, cylindrical bodies and unsegmented structure. These worm-like creatures are found in …

Nematodes are microscopic, eel-like roundworms. The most troublesome species in the garden are those that live and feed within plant roots most of their lives and those that live freely in the soil and …