Telotylenchidae
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anterior end of Tylenchorhynchus annulatus (click on image to enlarge it)
Author(s): Zeng Zhao, Landcare Research
Source: PaDIL
Author(s): Zeng Zhao, Landcare Research
Source: PaDIL
Telotylenchidae
This family of nematodes contains a number important plant parasites. For example several stunt nematodes belonging to the genus Tylenchorhynchus. They are widely distributed and attack a large variety of crops. The family is characterized by the head morphology and DNA structure of its members.
Some authors consider this group of nematodes as a subfamily (Telotylenchinae) under the family Belonolaimidae.
Synonmy: Tylenchorhynchidae
The following genera are currently entered into the system:
