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Classification:

Chromadorea

  Chromadoria

   Chromadorida

    Chromadoridae

Euchromadorinae

       Austranema  Inglis, 1969

Type species of genus: Austranema colesi (Inglis, 1968) Inglis, 1969

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Morphology and Anatomy:

• Cuticle with complex dorsally and ventrally oriented markings, thickened over pharyngeal region.
• Six outer labial and four cephalic setae arranged in a common circle.
• Dorsal tooth generally hollow.
• Pharynx evenly expanding posteriorly.
• Tail long and thin

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Distribution:

Marine habitats

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Feeding:

Food Sources and Feeding strategies for the genus Austranema

Epistrate microbial feeders

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Life Cycle:

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Management:

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References:

Tchesunov, A.V. 2013. 7.12 Order Chromadorida Chitwood, 1933. In Schmidt-Rheas and de Gruyter, W. Handbook of Zoology.Gastrocticha, Cycloneuralia, Gnatifera. Volume 2: Nematoda

Copyright © 1999 by Howard Ferris.
Revised: March 01, 2026.