This document provides information about nematodes including their taxonomy, habitats, adaptations, mating preferences, and annotated bibliographies. Nematodes are classified as protostomia under the superphylum ecdysozoa and phylum nematoda. They can live in a variety of habitats including marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments. They are also known to be endoparasites of many organisms. The document discusses nematodes' bilateral symmetry, complete digestive system, and lack of circulatory and respiratory structures. It also notes their specialized adaptations like their ability to eat and digest simultaneously.