''Sphaerularia'' 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
Sphaerulariidae
Sphaerulariidae is a family of nematodes belonging to the order Tylenchida
Tylenchida is an order of nematodes.
List of families
* Superfamily Criconematoidea
** Family Criconematidae
** Family Tylenchulidae
* Superfamily Tylenc ...
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The species of this genus are found in Europe and Northern America.
Species:
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Sphaerularia bombi
''Sphaerularia bombi'' is an entomopathogenic nematode. It is parasite of bumblebees. It infects and sterilizes gynes or potential queens of bumblebees.
Life Cycle
''Sphaerularia bombi'' is a nematode that infects hibernating bumblebees. Bumble ...
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Sphaerularia vespae''
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q18520228
Nematodes