Longidorus is a genus of needle nematodes. Some of its species are plant pests.[1][2][3]
Longidorus | |
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Longidurus pisi - A is a female and B is a male. The image also shows reproductive parts etc. | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Nematoda |
Class: | Enoplea |
Order: | Dorylaimida |
Family: | Longidoridae |
Genus: | Longidorus |
Species | |
They may also transmit important plant viruses[4] such as the potato virus U or the cacao necrosis virus.
Species are known to infest narcissus, alfalfa, beet, caneberries, lettuce, grape and citruses