Parallelocoilas		Contents		Rev: 07/27/2026
		Classification		Biology and Ecology
		Morphology and Anatomy		Life Cycle
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Classification:

Chromadorea

  Chromadoria

   Desmodorida

Desmodorina

             Desmodoroidea

                Desmodoridae

        Desmodorinae

      Parallelocoilas Boucher, 1975

    Type species of the genus:  Parallelocoilas dollfusi Boucher, 1975

    Synonyms:

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Morphology and Anatomy:

General characteristics of the genus

• Four subcephalic setae inserted in a common circle with four cephalic setae.
• Large cylindrical buccal cavity with a dorsal tooth at mid-level.
• Posterior pharyngeal bulb not developed.

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Distribution:

Marine nematodes

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Feeding:

Food Sources and Feeding strategies for the genus Parallelocoilas

Probably epistrate feeders

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Biology and Ecology:

Marine nematodes, free-lving.

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Life Cycle:

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Ecosystem Functions and Services:

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Management:

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References:

Tchesunov. A.V. 2013. 7.13 Order Desmodorida de Coninck, 1965 In Schmidt-Rheas and de Gruyter, W. Handbook of Zoology.Gastrocticha, Cycloneuralia, Gnatifera. Volume 2: Nematoda

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Copyright © 1999 by Howard Ferris.
Revised: July 27, 2026.