nemato- (Meaning)

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nemato- ()

A combining form from Gr. nh^ma, nh`matos, a thread.

Synonyms & Antonyms of nemato-

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nemato- Sentence Examples

  1. The nemato-parasitic fungus infects the roots of tomato plants, causing significant crop damage.
  2. The nematocysts of jellyfish are specialized stinging cells used for defense and capturing prey.
  3. The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans is a small worm commonly used in biological research.
  4. Nematology is the study of nematodes, a diverse group of roundworms found in various habitats.
  5. Nematode-trapping fungi have evolved specialized structures to capture and digest nematodes.
  6. Nemato-filamentous proteins, such as keratin, form the structural framework of hair and nails.
  7. The nemato-adhesive material, commonly known as nematoblasts, allows nematodes to attach firmly to surfaces.
  8. Nemato-toxic substances, including pesticides and heavy metals, can adversely affect nematode populations.
  9. The Nematostella vectensis jellyfish is a marine invertebrate serving as a model organism for studying developmental biology.
  10. Nemato-symbiosis refers to the mutually beneficial relationship between nematodes and other organisms, such as plants and bacteria.

FAQs About the word nemato-

A combining form from Gr. nh^ma, nh`matos, a thread.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The nemato-parasitic fungus infects the roots of tomato plants, causing significant crop damage.

The nematocysts of jellyfish are specialized stinging cells used for defense and capturing prey.

The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans is a small worm commonly used in biological research.

Nematology is the study of nematodes, a diverse group of roundworms found in various habitats.