Rotylenchulus Explained

Rotylenchulus is a genus of nematodes in the family Hoplolaimidae. They are mostly found in tropical and subtropical areas where they are semi-endoparasites of the roots of herbaceous and woody plants.^[1] Species are known to infest a wide range of plants including wheat, sunflowers and grapes.

Species

Molecular characteristics provide important diagnostic tools, particularly since there is high intraspecific variability in immature females. The following species are recognised:^[2]

• Rotylenchulus anamictus
• Rotylenchulus borealis Loof & Oostenbrink, 1962
• Rotylenchulus clavicaudatus
• Rotylenchulus leptus
• Rotylenchulus macrodoratus Dasgupta et al., 1968
• Rotylenchulus macrosoma Dasgupta et al., 1968
• Rotylenchulus macrosomoides
• Rotylenchulus parvus Williams, 1960
• Rotylenchulus reniformis Linford & Oliveira, 1940
• Rotylenchulus sacchari
• Rotylenchulus variabilis

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2019. Rotylenchulus. 2021-08-18. Nemaplex.
2. Web site: Rotylenchulus. 2021-08-18. Nemaplex.