nematode
noun
nem·a·tode
ˈne-mə-ˌtōd 
ˈnē-
: any of a phylum (Nematoda or Nemata) of elongated cylindrical worms parasitic in animals or plants or free-living in soil or water
called also roundworm
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What to do: They can be controlled by using nematodes or with pesticides available from garden stores.
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Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
An infestation of nematodes can harm the plants by attacking tomato roots and inhibiting their growth.
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—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
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Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
An infestation of nematodes can harm the plants by attacking tomato roots and inhibiting their growth.
2.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
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nematode
noun
nem·a·tode
ˈnem-ə-ˌtōd
: any of a major group of long cylinder-shaped worms that are parasites in animals or plants or live in soil or water
called also roundworm
Medical Definition
nematode
1 of 2 adjective
nem·a·tode
ˈnem-ə-ˌtōd
: of or relating to the phylum Nematoda
nematode
2 of 2 noun
: any worm of the phylum Nematoda
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