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Many nematodes are parasitic organisms which live inside the guts of many [[ |
Many nematodes are parasitic organisms which live inside the guts of many [[animal]]s, [[gastropod]]s and [[fish]] ... perhaps even you. They grow up to 5mm in length and consist mostly of reproductive tissue. They feed directly off its host by attaching themselves using hooks and sucking up food through a structure known as the stylet. |
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Other nematodes feed on [[bacteria]], [[fungus]] or plants, and can cause much havoc to [[herbs]] and [[fruit]] (such as the [[tomato]]) by reducing the flow of water through the plant and depriving it of nutrients. |
Other nematodes feed on [[bacteria]], [[fungus]] or plants, and can cause much havoc to [[herbs]] and [[fruit]] (such as the [[tomato]]) by reducing the flow of water through the plant and depriving it of nutrients. |
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Revision as of 13:51, 25 January 2006
Many nematodes are parasitic organisms which live inside the guts of many animals, gastropods and fish ... perhaps even you. They grow up to 5mm in length and consist mostly of reproductive tissue. They feed directly off its host by attaching themselves using hooks and sucking up food through a structure known as the stylet.
Other nematodes feed on bacteria, fungus or plants, and can cause much havoc to herbs and fruit (such as the tomato) by reducing the flow of water through the plant and depriving it of nutrients.
