nematophora

Meanings

• noun

  A type of parasitic worm belonging to the phylum Nematoda, having a complex morphology and often living in the intestines of various hosts.

  - "The nematophora parasite infects the intestines of cattle."
  - "Nematophora are a common cause of disease in livestock."

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Variants

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nonmetaphorical

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Etymology

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From Greek nemato- (thread) and -phore (bearer), due to the thread-like shape of these parasitic worms.

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Trivia

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1. Nematophora are the most common type of parasitic worms found in livestock.

2. There are over 25,000 described species of nematophora.

3. Some nematophora can infect humans, causing diseases such as hookworm infection.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nematode: A type of roundworm, belonging to the phylum Nematoda, which includes both free-living and parasitic species.

2. Intestinal parasites: Parasitic organisms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract of various hosts, including nematophora.

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Culture

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Nematophora have been studied extensively in medical and biological research due to their impact on agriculture and livestock.

How to Memorize "nematophora"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, thin worm, resembling a thread, that lives inside the intestines of various hosts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nematophora' with 'thread-bearing' or 'worms' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Nematophora: Nematodes with complex morphology, living in hosts' intestines'.

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