Chromadorita

  

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Classification:

Chromadorea
  Chromadoria
   Chromadorida
   Hypodontolaimidae (or Chromadoridae: Hypodontolaiminae)
       Chromadorita Filipjev, 1922

    Synonyms:
     

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Morphology and Anatomy:

 

 Females:

sharp, narrow dorsal tooth in stoma.

small subventral teeth may be present.

cuticle with weak striations, no punctations in lateral field.

amphid apertures are broad slits.

distinct esophageal bulb.

setae/bristles along length of body, most abundant anteriorly.
   

Males:  

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

fresh and brackish water and marine habitats

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Feeding:

probably diatoms.

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Life Cycle:

 
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Management:

 
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References:

Goodey, T and J.B. Goodey, 1963. Soil and Freshwater Nematodes. Methuen. London

 

 
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Revised: November 22, 2022.