''Contortylenchus'' is a genus of
nematodes
The nematodes ( or grc-gre, Νηματώδη; la, Nematoda) or roundworms constitute the phylum Nematoda (also called Nemathelminthes), with plant-parasitic nematodes also known as eelworms. They are a diverse animal phylum inhabiting a broa ...
belonging to the family
Allantonematidae
Allantonematidae is a family of insect-parasitic nematodes from the order Tylenchida. Allantonematid nematodes infect a variety of insects including beetles, butterflies, flies, thrips, ants, and more. For instance, the nematode ''Howardula aoron ...
.
The species of this genus are found in Japan and Australia.
Species:
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Contortylenchus acuminati''
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Contortylenchus amitini''
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Contortylenchus cribicolli''
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Contortylenchus cryphali''
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Contortylenchus cunicularii''
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Contortylenchus laricis''
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Contortylenchus proximus''
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q50700682
Nematodes