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roundworm

 

[ หˆraสŠndหŒwษœrm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology, parasitism

Roundworms, also known as nematodes, are a diverse group of cylindrical, unsegmented worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. They can be found in various environments, including soil, freshwater, and marine ecosystems. Many roundworms are free-living and play essential roles in nutrient cycling, while others are parasitic and can infect plants, animals, and humans. Parasitic roundworms can cause diseases and health issues, making them significant in both medical and agricultural contexts.

Synonyms

nematode, wireworm

Examples of usage

  • The roundworm caused a significant crop loss on the farm.
  • Humans can contract roundworm infections through contaminated food or water.
  • Research on roundworms helps scientists understand basic biological processes.
  • Certain roundworms live in symbiotic relationships with fungi.

Translations

Translations of the word "roundworm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น verme redondo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฒ เค•เฅƒเคฎเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rundwurm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cacing bulat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒะณะปะธะน ั‡ะตั€ะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ owsik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ผช่™ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ver rond

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lombriz redonda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yuvarlak solucan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›ํ˜• ๋ฒŒ๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฏุฉ ุฏุงุฆุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kulatรฝ ฤerv

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ guฤพatรฝ ฤerv

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœ†่™ซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ okrogla glista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hringlaga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำฉาฃะณะตะปะตะบ า›าฑั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒ’แƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ˜ แƒญแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dairษ™vi qurลŸaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lombriz redonda

Etymology

The term 'roundworm' dates back to the early 19th century, derived from the unique cylindrical shape of these parasitic organisms. The word 'worm' comes from the Old English 'wyrm,' which means serpent or dragon, and has been used in various forms throughout history to describe elongate, soft-bodied animals. The classification of roundworms as a distinct group emerged as scientists expanded their understanding of parasitology and biology. Nematodes were first described scientifically in 1780 by the German naturalist Johann Friedrich Gmelin, and since then, the study of these organisms has grown substantially. Today, roundworms are recognized for their ecological importance as well as their impact on human health, leading to significant research in both fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,538, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.