Tylenchidae | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Nematoda |
Class: | Secernentea |
Order: | Tylenchida |
Superfamily: | Tylenchoidea |
Family: | Tylenchidae Örley, 1880 |
Subfamilies | |
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Synonyms[1] | |
Tylodoridae |
Tylenchidae is a family of nematodes. They are an important group of soil dwelling species that frequently contributes as much as 30% to the nematode species richness of soil samples.[2] They diverged relatively early on and many species pose little risk to economically important plant species.[2] Due to their early divergence, species tend to have relatively basal characteristics.[2] They tend to be small and slender with small and delicate piercing mouthparts.[3]
It contains the following subfamilies and genera:[4]