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Secernentea

Medical Definition:	A subclass of nematodes characterized by numerous caudal papillae and an excretory system possessing lateral canals.
Guide Notes:	a subclass of nematodes; infection = SECERNENTEA INFECTIONS

Secernentea Categories.

	Ascaridida - An order of nematodes of the subclass SECERNENTEA. Its organisms possess two or three pairs of dorsolateral caudal papillae.
	Oxyurida - An order of nematodes of the subclass SECERNENTEA. Its organisms are characterized by a single, ventral excretory gland and a relatively stout, short body.
	Rhabditida - An order of nematodes of the subclass SECERNENTEA. Its organisms are characterized by an annulated or smooth cuticle and the absence of caudal glands.
	Spirurida - An order of nematodes of the subclass SECERNENTEA. Characteristics include ventral or caudoventral papillae and an esophagus divided into anterior muscular and posterior glandular parts.
	Strongylida - An order of nematodes of the subclass SECERNENTEA. Characteristics include an H-shaped excretory system with two subventral glands.
	Tylenchida - An order of nematodes consisting of many species which are plant parasites. Female worms lay eggs that hatch either in soil or in the host plant.

Secernentea Medical Definitions and Terms

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