Dolichodorus miradvulvus n. sp. (Nematoda: Tylenchida) with a Key to Species

Authors

  • Grover C. Smart, Jr.
  • Nguyen B. Khuong

Abstract

Dolichodorus miradvulvus n. sp. from Anubias nana Engler in Florida is described and illustrated. The female is characterized by deep grooves in the cuticle on the ventral surface just anterior and posterior to the vulva, and by transversely elongate pouches anterior and posterior to the vulva. Both sexes have a constricted area of the stylet shaft just anterior to the knobs, and on the male the intersection of the lateral field and bursa appear sclerotized. Key words: taxonomy, morphology, new species, Anubias nana, SEM.

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1985-01-15

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