Pararotylenchus

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Rev 10/21/2008

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Labial region annulated; oral opening slit-like; round labial disc present.

Amphid apertures elongate at lateral edge of disc.

First lip annule divided into six lip sectors; lateral sectors smaller than the others (SEM). 

Lateral field with four lines.  

Labial framework, stylet and stylet knobs average-sized for the family; knobs round to indented.  

Dorsal esophageal gland opening about 4.0-7.0 µm from stylet base.  

Esophageal glands not overlapping intestine, symmetrically arranged around esophageal lumen. 

Female:  Two genital branches outstretched, equally developed. 

Epitygma double, present.  

Tail short, of variable shape, usually more curved on dorsal side.

Phasmids small, pore-like, near level of anus.  

Gubernaculum reflexed distally and with small titillae.

Spicules trough-shaped.  

No secondary sexual dimorphism. 

 [Ref: Fortuner,  (1987).]