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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. |
| + | Occlusion of pancreatic ducts sometimes happens [[Pancreas Parasitic - Pathology]] |
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− | == The Nematodes ==
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| === 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]] | + | <big>'''[[:Category:Cattle Nematodes|Cattle Nematodes]] |
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− | [[:Category:Sheep Nematodes|Sheep Nematodes]] | + | '''[[:Category:Sheep Nematodes|Sheep Nematodes]] |
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− | [[:Category:Goat Nematodes|Goat Nematodes]] | + | '''[[:Category:Goat Nematodes|Goat Nematodes]] |
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− | [[:Category:Horse Nematodes|Horse Nematodes]] | + | '''[[:Category:Horse Nematodes|Horse Nematodes]] |
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− | [[:Category:Pig Nematodes|Pig Nematodes]] | + | '''[[:Category:Pig Nematodes|Pig Nematodes]] |
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− | [[:Category:Poultry Nematodes|Poultry Nematodes]] | + | '''[[:Category:Poultry Nematodes|Poultry Nematodes]] |
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− | [[:Category:Dog Nematodes|Dog Nematodes]] | + | '''[[:Category:Dog Nematodes|Dog Nematodes]] |
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− | [[:Category:Cat Nematodes|Cat Nematodes]] | + | '''[[:Category:Cat Nematodes|Cat Nematodes]] |
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− | [[:Category:Rabbit Nematodes|Rabbit Nematodes]] | + | '''[[:Category:Rabbit Nematodes|Rabbit Nematodes]] |
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− | [[:Category:Rodent Nematodes|Rodent Nematodes]] | + | '''[[:Category:Rodent Nematodes|Rodent Nematodes]] |
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− | [[Endoparasites - Donkey|Donkey Endoparasites]] | + | '''[[Endoparasites - Donkey|Donkey Endoparasites]]</big> |
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− | Occlusion of pancreatic ducts sometimes happens [[Pancreas Parasitic - Pathology]]
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| [[Category:Helminths]] | | [[Category:Helminths]] |