Steinernematidae Explained

The Steinernematidae are a family of nematodes in the order Rhabditida.

Nematodes of the genus Steinernema are obligate insect parasites that inhabit soil. Xenorhabdus bacteria occupy nematode insecticide and synergistically kill, digest, and consume insect hosts.^{[1] [2]}

Together with Heterorhabditis, Caenorhabditis, Rhabditis, Pelodera, Strongyloides, Bursilla, Cruznema, and Panagrellus, Sterinernema belongs to the order Rhabditida.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Stock, S. P., & Blair, H. G. (2008). Entomopathogenic nematodes and their bacterial symbionts: The inside out of a mutualistic association. Symbiosis, 46(2), 65–75. Retrieved from https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-44349099292&partnerID=tZOtx3y1
2. Web site: Entomopathogenic Nematodes, Species of Steinernema .
3. Web site: Nematoda . tolweb.org . 2 April 2018.