Nematoda - Roundworms

Roundworms

Examples of a pseudocoelomate (false cavity) that are bilaterally symmetrical and includes both free-living and parasitic forms. Nematodes have a digestive tract with a distinct mouth and anus

Trichinella

A parasitic nematode and casual organism of trichinosis in humans , often resulting from the consumption of undercooked pork

Ascaris

Large intestinal roundworms that steals nutrition from its host and may create physical blockage of the intestines.

Dirofilaria and Wuchereria

Nematodes commonly vectored by mosquitoes, which pass the infective agents amoung mammals via blood-sucking activity