Rotylenchulus

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Rotylenchulus
Reniform nematode, Rotylenchulus reniformis.jpg
Rotylenchulus reniformis
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Nematoda
Class: Secernentea
Subclass:
Order: Tylenchida
Family: Hoplolaimidae
Subfamily:
Genus: Rotylenchulus
Linford & Oliveira, 1940
Species

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Synonyms[1]
  • Leiperotylenchus Manohar Das, 1960
  • Spirotylenchus Lordella & Cesnik, 1958
  • Spyrotylenchus Lordello & Cesnik, 1958

Rotylenchulus is a genus of nematodes in the family Hoplolaimidae. They are mostly found in tropical and subtropical areas where they are semi-endoparasites of the roots of herbaceous and woody plants.[2] Species are known to infest a wide range of plants including wheat, sunflowers and grapes.[2]

Species[]

Molecular characteristics provide important diagnostic tools, particularly since there is high intraspecific variability in immature females.[2] The following species are recognised:[3][1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Rotylenchulus". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Rotylenchulus". Nemaplex. 2019. Retrieved 2021-08-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Rotylenchulus". Nemaplex. Retrieved 2021-08-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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