Oionchus

 

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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

Mononchulidae

Oionchus Cobb, 1913

A genus of predatory nematodes.

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Morphology and Anatomy:

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Males:  


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:

 

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Feeding:

 Predatory 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:

 

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Management:

 

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References:

Cobb, N.A. New nematode genera found freshwater and non-brackish soils. Washington Acad. Sci.3:432-444.

Goodey, J.B. 1963. Soil and Freshwater Nematodes, Wiley, New York. 544p.

Jairajpuri, M.S., Khan, W.U. 1982. Predatory Nematodes, (Mononchida) with Special Reference to India, Associated Publishing, New Delhi. 131p.

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Copyright © 1999 by Howard Ferris.
Revised: February 22, 2024.