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definition
The phylum Nematoda (roundworms) is one of the most common phyla of animals, estimated to contain over a million species. Over 20,000 nematode species have been described, most of them are free-living but many are successful parasites of humans, animals, and plants, causing diseases of major socio-economic importance globally.
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roundworm, nematode, nematodes, roundworms
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Laura Huerta