Prionchulellus

 

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  Classification Biology and Ecology
Morphology and Anatomy Life Cycle
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Distribution Management
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Classification:

Enoplea
               Mononchida

Mononchidae    (or Iotonchidae)

Prionchulellus Mulvey & Jensen, 1967

Type species of the genus: Prionchulellus cavenessi Mulvey & Jensen, 1967

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Morphology and Anatomy:

 

Female:  

  • didelphic

Male:

  • Unknown

Ref: Mulvey, 1978

 



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

 

Photomicrographs and comparative schematic drawings of buccal cavities of genera of Mononchida
   
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Distribution:

Moist soil, freshwater environments.

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Feeding:

Food Sources and Feeding strategies for the genus Prionchulellus

  A specialist predator of other nematodes.   

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Biology and Ecology:

   
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Life Cycle:

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

Regulation of opportunistic species through predation

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Management:

 

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References:

Mulvey, R.H. 1978. Predaceous nematodes of the family Mononchidae from the Mackenzie and Porcupine river systems and Somerset Island, N.W.T., Canada. Can J. Zool. 56: 1847-1868.

 

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Revised: June 10, 2025.