Rev 03/04/2025
Rhabditida Tylenchina Myenchoidea
Myenchidae Pereira, 1931
Synonyms:
The family name sometimes appears as Myenchildae.
A small poorly-known family of parasites of the coelomic cavity of leeches.
Stylet-bearing nematodes with the stylet used for prentrating the haemocoele and allow penetration of the tissues of the leech hosts to enter and leave the tissues of the leech hosts.
References:
Maggenti, A.R. 1981. Nemata: Higher classification. In W.R. Nickle (ed) Manual of Agricultural Nematology CRC Press