Biology:Anatonchidae

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Anatonchidae is a family of nematodes belonging to the order Mononchida.[1]

Ecology

Members of Anatonchidae are predaceous nematodes and natural enemies of other soil micro-organisms, including plant-parasitic nematodes. They belong to the broader group of mononchid nematodes, which play a significant role in regulating populations of other soil organisms and are recognised as potential agents of biological control.[2]

Genera

Genera:[3]

  • Anatonchus Cobb, 1916
  • Crassibucca Mulvey & Jensen, 1967
  • Doronchus Andrassy, 1993

References

  1. ↑ "Phylum Nematoda" (in en-us). https://www.canr.msu.edu/nemasoil/nematology/phylum-nematoda/index. 
  2. ↑ "Mononchida: The Predatory Soil Nematodes" (in en). https://www.nhbs.com/mononchida-the-predatory-soil-nematodes-book. 
  3. ↑ "Anatonchidae" (in en). https://www.gbif.org/species/6509. 

Wikidata ☰ Q4134780 entry




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