Question

The study of worms is called
a. Nematology
b. Cnidology
c. Helminthology
d. Arthrology

Answer 1

Hint: Worms are also known as helminths. Helminths also act as parasites. Study of organisms named according to their phylum or subphylum. Study of helminths is known as helminthology. Nematodes include roundworms. Arthrology refers to the study of joints, its function, dysfunction and many more. The study of worms includes various criteria as they are multicellular organisms. They have a very complex lifecycle.

Complete answer:
Phylum Annelida includes the members of segmented worms. Worms have typically long cylindrical tubes like body, no limbs and no eyes. In biology, worm refers to a taxon, Vermes. Worms are categorized in many groups such as Platyhelminthes including flatworms, tapeworms, etc.

Study of parasitic worms (helminths) known as helminthology. The effects of worms on host are also explained by this. Publication on helminthology was done in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is called the “Golden Era”. Various studies started their systematic studies on this subject in this era. The most active helminthologist in the 20th century was Japanese parasitologists Satyu Yamaguti. He wrote six-volume systema helminths. Lung worm is a common parasitic worm.

Nematology is the study of nematodes or roundworms. In the 19th century it was recognized as an independent subject. Heterodera avenae Woll was reported as the first species since 1958. Nematologists study the structure, function, ecology of nematodes so that their uses can be specified in agriculture. Nematodes include round worms while Cestoda include tapeworms.

Arthrology is the study of physiology and functioning of joints. Classification of joints made according to their structure. Arthrology also explains about the joint cavity and ligaments.

From the above information we can easily say that study of worms is called helminthology.
Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note: Biologists study about many living organisms, their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution and many more. Various organisms are used for the study of their specific group. Drosophila melanogaster, nematode worm, mouse are some model organisms used to study the genetics of living organisms. Entomology is the scientific term given for the study of insects.