Short for nematode, a type of roundworm, or referring to NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association). In biology, refers to microscopic worms found in soil and water.
From Greek 'nema' meaning thread, referring to the thread-like appearance of nematodes. The biological term was coined in the 19th century as scientists began classifying these microscopic organisms.
Nematodes are everywhere - there are more individual nematodes on Earth than any other multicellular animal, and they're found from ocean trenches to mountain peaks. Some are beneficial to plants while others cause diseases.
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