Browsing by Author "Gerald S. Benham"

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    A Synopsis of the Obligate and Facultative Insect Parasitic Nematodes
    (1974) Gerald S. Benham
    There are great challenges ahead in the field of insect nematology, as members of most insect orders are known to have nematode parasites. A few aspects of nematode parasitism of insects have been given. The host external -and internal effects, host behavior, and incidents of host mortality resulting from nematode parasitization is discussed. Microscopical examination is usually necessary for classifying nematodes. A modification of a method for the fixing and mounting of insect parasitic nematodes is provided. A key to the obligate and the facultative nematode parasites of insects is presented. The families Mermithidae, Tetradonematidae, Diplogasteridae, Rhabditidae, Steinernematidae, Panagrolaimidae, Allantonematidae, Syrphonemetidae, Neotylenchidae, Sphaerulariidae, Entaphelenchidae, Aphelenchoididae, Thelastomatidae, and Carabonematidae have been included. Reference has been made to original literature for descriptions and diagrams of nematodes of each family as an aid to identification.
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