nematoidea

/nɛˈmætɪˌdaɪ.ə/; /nɪˈmætɪˌdaɪ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

a subclass of nematodes that includes the parasitic roundworms and the free-living roundworms and their relatives.

“The nematoidea class of roundworms consists of many species, some of which are parasitic to humans.”

Synonyms

  • nematode
  • roundworm

Antonyms

  • flatworm