Parasitic Organisms

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of unsegmented worm with a long, cylindrical body

  • The nematode is a type of roundworm that can be found in soil, water, plants, and animals.
  • I heard that nematodes can be a problem for gardeners trying to grow vegetables.
  • Those nematodes are a real pain in the butt for farmers.
  • The nematode of doubt wriggled in the back of his mind, causing him to second-guess his decisions.

noun a type of parasitic protist belonging to the phylum Acnidosporidia

  • The acnidosporidian is a type of parasitic protist that infects fish.
  • I heard that acnidosporidians can cause infections in fish.
  • Watch out for those acnidosporidian parasites in the fish tank.
  • Like acnidosporidians, toxic people can infect your life and cause harm.

noun Agaontidae is a noun referring to a family of parasitic wasps in the order Hymenoptera, known for their ability to control populations of insect pests.

  • The Agaontidae is a family of beetles known for their unique mating rituals.
  • I read an interesting article about Agaontidae beetles and their behavior.
  • Those Agaontidae bugs are pretty cool, huh?
  • The Agaontidae beetles symbolize resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.