nematomorpha
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Research shows that horsehair worms can be found in ponds and lakes, where they parasitize aquatic insects.
Definition:A common name for nematomorpha due to their appearance and behavior.
From horsehair worms
Example:Despite the name, nematomorpha are not true nematodes; they belong to a phylum of their own.
Definition:A general term sometimes incorrectly used for nematomorpha, although nematode actually refers to a different, more roundworm-like phylum.
From aquatic nematode
Example:During larval development, nematomorpha act as parasitic worms in aquatic environments.
Definition:Describes the parasitic nature of nematomorpha, which live attached to or within other organisms.
From parasitic worm
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