NEMATODES (roundworms)

Characteristics:

 Adult nematode, elongated, cylindrical worm, primarily bilaterally symmetrical

 Alimentary tract is simple tube extending from mouth to anus, there nis no circulatory system
 Separate sexes
o Female adult worm – larger in pointed tail
o Male adult worm – smaller in curved stail

 Life cycle:
Classifications:
1. Aphasmids – lacks phasmid/ Caudal chemoreceptors
a. Parasite small intesntines: Trichinella spiralis, Capillaria philippinensis