Secernentea
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A subclass of nematodes characterized by numerous caudal papillae and an excretory system possessing lateral canals. |
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a subclass of nematodes; infection = SECERNENTEA INFECTIONS |
Secernentea Categories.
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Ascaridida - An order of nematodes of the subclass SECERNENTEA. Its organisms possess two or three pairs of dorsolateral caudal papillae. |
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Oxyurida - An order of nematodes of the subclass SECERNENTEA. Its organisms are characterized by a single, ventral excretory gland and a relatively stout, short body. |
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Rhabditida - An order of nematodes of the subclass SECERNENTEA. Its organisms are characterized by an annulated or smooth cuticle and the absence of caudal glands. |
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Spirurida - An order of nematodes of the subclass SECERNENTEA. Characteristics include ventral or caudoventral papillae and an esophagus divided into anterior muscular and posterior glandular parts. |
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Strongylida - An order of nematodes of the subclass SECERNENTEA. Characteristics include an H-shaped excretory system with two subventral glands. |
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Tylenchida - An order of nematodes consisting of many species which are plant parasites. Female worms lay eggs that hatch either in soil or in the host plant. |
Secernentea Definitions and Terms
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