- 1. Nematology is the scientific study of nematodes, also known as roundworms. These are a diverse group of organisms that can be found in almost every environment, from soil to freshwater and marine habitats. Nematodes play important roles in various ecosystems, serving as decomposers, parasites, and predators. In agriculture, nematodes can be both beneficial and detrimental, with some species helping to control pest populations while others causing damage to crops. Nematologists study the biology, ecology, and behavior of nematodes, as well as develop methods to manage their populations and reduce their impact on crops and other organisms.
What is the study of nematodes called?
A) Nematology B) Entomology C) Herpetology D) Ornithology
- 2. Nematodes are commonly known as ________.
A) Flatworms B) Earthworms C) Roundworms D) Segmented worms
- 3. What is the protective external covering of a nematode called?
A) Shell B) Scale C) Skin D) Cuticle
- 4. Nematodes can be found in which habitats?
A) Forest, desert, tundra B) Air, rock, fire C) Soil, freshwater, marine D) Caves, glaciers, volcanoes
- 5. Nematodes can infect ________.
A) Insects, birds, fish B) Rocks, water, air C) Bacteria, viruses, fungi D) Plants, animals, humans
- 6. Which of the following is a parasitic nematode?
A) Hookworm B) Leech C) Earthworm D) Tapeworm
- 7. Nematodes are part of the phylum ________.
A) Annelida B) Nematoda C) Mollusca D) Arthropoda
- 8. How do nematodes feed?
A) By hunting prey B) By photosynthesis C) Using a stylet to puncture and feed on plant cells or other organisms D) By filter feeding
- 9. Which group of nematodes is known to infect animals and humans causing various diseases?
A) Predatory nematodes B) Plant-parasitic nematodes C) Parasitic nematodes D) Free-living nematodes
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