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Which of the following is NOT a foodsource of parasitic nematodes?A. the moist tissues of plantsB. the roots of plantsC. the fluids of animalsD. the bacteria in the air

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Many plant parasitic nematodes feed on moist tissues of plants, therefore A is incorrect.

Many parasitic nematodes also create wounds on the roots of plants while feeding, making them vulnerable for other parasits. Therefore, B is incorrect as well.

The parasitic nematodes are the ones that feed on animals and plants, because a parasitic relationship means that the nematode needs the animal/plant to survive and reproduce, and will cause harm to them as well. Therefore, C is incorrect too because when nematodes are parasites in animals they will feed from theirs fluids.

The nematodes that eat bacteria in the air are free-living nematodes, therefore the correct answer is D. the bacteria in the air

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