''Oscheius'' is a genus of
nematode
The nematodes ( or grc-gre, Νηματώδη; la, Nematoda) or roundworms constitute the phylum Nematoda (also called Nemathelminthes), with plant-Parasitism, parasitic nematodes also known as eelworms. They are a diverse animal phylum inhab ...
.
''
O. tipulae'' is a satellite developmental genetic
model organism
A model organism (often shortened to model) is a non-human species that is extensively studied to understand particular biological phenomena, with the expectation that discoveries made in the model organism will provide insight into the workin ...
used to study vulva formation.
In phylogenetic studies, based on the analysis of sequences of three nuclear genes, ''Oscheius'' groups with ''
Caenorhabditis
''Caenorhabditis'' is a genus of nematodes which live in bacteria-rich environments like compost piles, decaying dead animals and rotting fruit. The name comes from Greek: caeno- (καινός (caenos) = new, recent); rhabditis = rod-like (ῥά ...
'' species and the ''
Diploscapter
''Diploscapter'' is a genus of nematodes in the family Rhabditidae.
Phylogenetic studies
The genus ''Diploscapter'' groups with the genera ''Protorhabditis'' and ''Prodontorhabditis'' to form the 'Protorhabditis' group, the sister group of the ...
'', ''
Protorhabditis
''Protorhabditis'' is a genus of nematodes in the family Rhabditidae.
Phylogenetic studies
The analysis of sequences of three nuclear genes shows that the ''Protorhabditis'', ''Diploscapter'' and ''Prodontorhabditis'' genera group together to ...
'' and ''
Prodontorhabditis
''Prodontorhabditis'' is a genus of nematodes belonging to the family Rhabditidae.
The species of this genus are found in Europe and Central America.
Species:
*''Prodontorhabditis anthobia''
*''Prodontorhabditis gracilis''
*''Prodontorhabditi ...
'' 'Protorhabditis' group, all included in the 'Eurhabditis' group of Rhabditidae genera.
[The phylogenetic relationships of Caenorhabditis and other rhabditids. Karin Kiontke and David H. A. Fitch, Wormbook, 2005, ]
References
External links
Rhabditidae
Rhabditida genera
Model organisms
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