Filariidae

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Slender threadlike worms that live in people and animals and cause disease

noun
/ˌfɪləˈrɪdiˌiː/

Specialized

: Filariidae

Several diseases in tropical regions are caused by worms belonging to the Filariidae family.

Examples

Several diseases in tropical regions are caused by worms belonging to the Filariidae family.
The threadlike appearance makes members of the Filariidae distinct among parasitic worms.
Researchers are studying the life cycle of Filariidae to find better treatments for filariasis.
The Filariidae family includes several species that affect humans.
Many Filariidae can cause serious health issues.
Researchers are studying the life cycle of Filariidae to find better treatments for filariasis.
The threadlike appearance makes members of the Filariidae distinct among parasitic worms.

Synonyms

family Filariidae

vsFilariidae

Specialized

9.9

A group of thin worms that live in people or animals and cause disease

is more general and focuses on slender threadlike form not specific hosts

Compounds

family Filariidae

Specialized

9.9

A group of thin worms that live in people or animals and cause disease

Surface Forms

Filariidae singular

Filariidaes plural

Morphology

Filariidae = filaria (semi-transparent) = filaria + idae

Formed from the genus name 'filaria' plus the taxonomic family suffix '-idae', which signals a family of related worms but is a specialised scientific formation.

Etymology

Filariidae comes from the Latin words filaria and filum, which mean 'thread'. These worms are very thin and look like threads, so the name points to their long, threadlike shape.