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Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani

Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani rather than just read about it. In short: Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani is a species of parasitic worm in the phylum Acanthocephala, first described in 2020. The species is an intestinal parasite of the guttural toad (Sclerophyrs gutturalis) but has so far only been found in a single individual that originated from Mauritius, where the toads have been introduced.

Key takeaways

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Reference excerpt

Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani is a species of parasitic worm in the phylum Acanthocephala, first described in 2020. The species is an intestinal parasite of the guttural toad (Sclerophyrs gutturalis) but has so far only been found in a single individual that originated from Mauritius, where the toads have been introduced. Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani may have a wider host range that extends into other amphibian species in South Africa which is the source of the toads introduced into Mauritius, further surveys are needed to confirm this. This newly described species of parasite was collected from the faecal pellets of a guttural toad that was a stowaway from Mauritius where it entered Cambridge. The worms were found after the most unusual set of events with the toad surviving a cycle in a washing machine before being discovered by the family that had unwittingly brought it back with them. Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani gets its name from the British herpetologist Mark J. Goodman as a dedication to his commitment to amphibian conservation.

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani

In research: Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Acanthocephala stubs, Animals described in 2020, Echinorhynchidae, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani in 20 minutes

Read the reference excerpt below once, without taking notes.
Close the page and write down what Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani means in your own words.
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Frequently asked questions

What is Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani in simple terms?

Why does Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani matter?

Because it connects several science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

What does this page cover?

It gives you a compact reference excerpt plus original lgStudy explanations, examples, applications and study material on Pseudoacanthocephalus goodmani.