Question

Are nematodes dangerous?

Answer 1

Nematodes:

1. Organisms belonging to the phylum Nematoda.
2. They are also known as roundworms.
3. They are free-living or parasitic.
4. Parasitic nematodes cause diseases in their hosts (both plants & animals).
5. Examples of disease-causing nematodes- are Ascaris (causes ascariasis), and Wuchereria bancrofti (causes filariasis).
6. Therefore, nematodes can be considered dangerous.