nematode; roundworm
Scientific term for nematodes, a phylum of unsegmented worms. Used in biology, agriculture, and medicine.
Nematodes inhabit soil in large numbers.
This nematode parasitizes plant roots.
pinewood nematode; pine wilt nematode
Standard kanji spelling for nematode.
Compound of 線 (sen, 'line, thread') and 虫 (chū, 'worm, insect'), referring to the thread-like shape of nematodes.