Mermithid Nematodes: In Vitro Culture Attempts

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  • Jean R. Finney

Abstract

Few attempts at in vitro culture of mermithids have been undertaken. The various methods used to initiate cultures are described. The capacity of a range of media to promote growth and development of the nematodes has been evaluated and current approaches to in vitro outlined. Key words: Hydromermis conopophaga, Isomermis sp., in vitro, in vivo, mass production, mermithid nematodes, Neomesomermis flumenalis, Romanomermis culicivorax, tissue culture, tissue culture media.

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1981-07-15

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