Prochromadorella

  

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Classification:

Chromadorea
  Chromadoria
   Chromadorida
    Chromadoridae
Chromadorinae
       Prochromadorella Micoletzky, 1924

Type species of the genus: Prochromadorella neoplolitana (de Man, 1876) Micoletzky, 1924

    Synonyms:

    Chromadora neoplolitana de Man, 1876

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Morphology and Anatomy:

 

Females:

  • didelphic-amphidelphic


   

Males:  

  • monorchic
  • with or without precloacal supplements

Body size range for the species of this genus in the database - Click:
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Distribution:

marine habitats

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Feeding:

 
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Biology and Ecology:

Free-living marine nematodes.

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Life Cycle:

For Ecophysiological Parameters for this genus, click 
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Ecosystem Functions and Services:

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Management:

 
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References:

Muthumbi, A.W., Vincx, M. 1998. Chromadoridae (Chromadorida: Nematoda) from the Indian Ocean: Description of new and known species. Hydrobiologia 364:119-153.

 

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Revised: March 20, 2025.