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Worms belonging to the Nematoda group have _________ (segmented/unsegmented) body.


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Nematoda:

  1. These are long, round and unsegmented worm-like organisms.
  2. They are mostly parasites living inside the digestive tract of human beings and herbivores.
  3. Some live in the soil or water.
  4. Ascaris (roundworm), pinworm, and whipworm are members of the Nematoda group.

Annelids have a soft and segmented body. Earthworms and leeches are members of the Annelida group.

Final answer: Worms belonging to the Nematoda group have unsegmented body.


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