Anatonchidae

Anatonchidae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Nematoda
Class: Enoplea
Order: Dorylaimida
Family: Anatonchidae

Anatonchidae is a family of nematodes belonging to the order Mononchida.

Ecology

Members of Anatonchidae are predaceous nematodes and natural enemies of other soil micro-organisms, including plant-parasitic nematodes. They belong to the broader group of mononchid nematodes, which play a significant role in regulating populations of other soil organisms and are recognised as potential agents of biological control.

Genera

Genera:

References

  1. โ†‘ "Phylum Nematoda". Applied Nematology, Ecology and Acoustical Signatures. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  2. โ†‘ "Mononchida: The Predatory Soil Nematodes". www.nhbs.com. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
  3. โ†‘ "Anatonchidae". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 11 June 2021.