선형동물문에 속하는 가늘고 긴 원통형의 벌레로, 흔히 선충 또는 회충이라 불린다.
A worm of the phylum Nematoda, such as a roundworm or threadworm, characterized by a slender unsegmented cylindrical body.
예문:
"The soil sample contained thousands of microscopic nematodes."
"Some nematodes are parasitic and can cause diseases in humans and animals."
선충류 또는 선형동물문에 속하거나 그와 관련된 성질을 가진.
Of or relating to the nematodes or the phylum Nematoda.
예문:
"Farmers use specific treatments to control nematode infestations in their crops."
"The study focused on the nematode diversity found in tropical rainforests."