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class aphasmidia

 

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Noun class aphasmidia has 1 sense
  1. Aphasmidia, class Aphasmidia - one of two subgroups of Nematoda used in some classification systems
    --1 is a kind of class
    --1 is a member of
     Nematoda, phylum Nematoda, Aschelminthes, phylum Aschelminthes

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class aphasmidia

Definition:

The class aphasmidia is a taxonomic class of microscopic roundworms that lack phasmids, which are specialized sensory organs found in other nematode worms.

Usage:

1. In scientific classification:

The class aphasmidia belongs to the phylum Nematoda and encompasses a variety of roundworm species that do not possess phasmids.

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2. In biology research:

Scientists work to understand the physiological and genetic characteristics of class aphasmidia worms to unravel the significance of the absence of phasmids in their sensory system.

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3. In ecological studies:

Ecologists study the feeding habits, reproductive patterns, and ecological roles of class aphasmidia in different ecosystems to assess their impact on the overall ecosystem health.

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Sample Sentences:

1. The identification of a new species within the class aphasmidia has sparked great interest among biologists.

2. The absence of phasmids in class aphasmidia worms makes them unique among nematodes.

3. Research has shown that class aphasmidia worms play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic matter in soil.

4. The development of targeted therapies against class aphasmidia parasites could help prevent the spread of diseases they carry.

5. Scientists are exploring the evolutionary origins of class aphasmidia worms to understand how the loss of phasmids has affected their survival strategies.

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