dracunculidae (Meaning)
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dracunculidae (n)
greatly elongated roundworm
Synonyms & Antonyms of dracunculidae
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dracunculidae Sentence Examples
- Dracunculidae is a family of nematodes commonly known as guinea worms.
- Dracunculidae is a group of roundworms that includes the infamous Guinea worm.
- The Dracunculidae family consists of parasitic nematodes that infect humans and animals.
- Dracunculidae species are parasites that cause Dracunculiasis, also known as Guinea worm disease.
- Dracunculiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by the Dracunculidae nematode, Dracunculus medinensis.
- Dracunculidae nematodes are long, thin roundworms that can grow up to 1 meter in length.
- The adult female Dracunculidae worm lives in the subcutaneous tissue of its host, causing severe pain and inflammation.
- Dracunculiasis is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated water containing Dracunculidae larvae.
- Preventing Dracunculiasis involves access to safe drinking water, health education, and vector control.
- Researchers are developing new strategies to combat Dracunculiasis, such as drugs and vaccines targeting the Dracunculidae nematode.
FAQs About the word dracunculidae
greatly elongated roundworm
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Dracunculidae is a family of nematodes commonly known as guinea worms.
Dracunculidae is a group of roundworms that includes the infamous Guinea worm.
The Dracunculidae family consists of parasitic nematodes that infect humans and animals.
Dracunculidae species are parasites that cause Dracunculiasis, also known as Guinea worm disease.
