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[[Image:Mononchidae eating a Mononchidae.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Mononchidae eating a Mononchidae - Wikimedia Commons]]
[[Image:Mononchidae eating a Mononchidae.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Mononchidae eating a Mononchidae - Wikimedia Commons]]
Nematodes are one of the most prolific life-forms on this planet. Most are free-living, with species adapted to every imaginable habitat. Some are parasitic on plants, and others on animals. The animal parasitic nematodes form a large and diverse array of organisms.
Nematodes are one of the most prolific life-forms on this planet. Most are free-living, with species adapted to every imaginable habitat. Some are parasitic on plants, and others on animals. The animal parasitic nematodes form a large and diverse array of organisms.
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Occlusion of pancreatic ducts sometimes happens [[Pancreas Parasitic - Pathology]]
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== The Nematodes ==
=== Recognition Features ===
=== Recognition Features ===
*A unique feature of the nematodes is that the fluid in the body cavity is maintained under high pressure (this is why nematodes often burst after collection)
*A unique feature of the nematodes is that the fluid in the body cavity is maintained under high pressure (this is why nematodes often burst after collection)
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== Nematodes of Different Species ==
== Nematodes of Different Species ==
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[[:Category:Cattle Nematodes|Cattle Nematodes]]
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<big>'''[[:Category:Cattle Nematodes|Cattle Nematodes]]
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[[:Category:Sheep Nematodes|Sheep Nematodes]]
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'''[[:Category:Sheep Nematodes|Sheep Nematodes]]
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[[:Category:Goat Nematodes|Goat Nematodes]]
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'''[[:Category:Goat Nematodes|Goat Nematodes]]
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[[:Category:Horse Nematodes|Horse Nematodes]]
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'''[[:Category:Horse Nematodes|Horse Nematodes]]
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[[:Category:Pig Nematodes|Pig Nematodes]]
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'''[[:Category:Pig Nematodes|Pig Nematodes]]
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[[:Category:Poultry Nematodes|Poultry Nematodes]]
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'''[[:Category:Poultry Nematodes|Poultry Nematodes]]
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[[:Category:Dog Nematodes|Dog Nematodes]]
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'''[[:Category:Dog Nematodes|Dog Nematodes]]
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[[:Category:Cat Nematodes|Cat Nematodes]]
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'''[[:Category:Cat Nematodes|Cat Nematodes]]
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[[:Category:Rabbit Nematodes|Rabbit Nematodes]]
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'''[[:Category:Rabbit Nematodes|Rabbit Nematodes]]
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[[:Category:Rodent Nematodes|Rodent Nematodes]]
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'''[[:Category:Rodent Nematodes|Rodent Nematodes]]
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[[Endoparasites - Donkey|Donkey Endoparasites]]
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'''[[Endoparasites - Donkey|Donkey Endoparasites]]</big>
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Occlusion of pancreatic ducts sometimes happens [[Pancreas Parasitic - Pathology]]
[[Category:Helminths]]
[[Category:Helminths]]