Steinernema biddulphi n. sp., a New Entomopathogenic Nematode (Nematoda: Steinernematidae) from South Africa

A new species of entomopathogenic nematode (EPN), n. sp., was isolated from a maize field in Senekal, Free State Province of South Africa. Morphological and molecular studies indicated the distinctness of n. sp. from other species. n. sp. is characterized IJs with average body length of 663 μm (606–...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of nematology 2016-09, Vol.48 (3), p.148-158
Hauptverfasser: Cimen, Harun, Půža, Vladimír, Nermuť, Jiří, Hatting, Justin, Ramakuwela, Tshima, Hazir, Selcuk
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Zusammenfassung:A new species of entomopathogenic nematode (EPN), n. sp., was isolated from a maize field in Senekal, Free State Province of South Africa. Morphological and molecular studies indicated the distinctness of n. sp. from other species. n. sp. is characterized IJs with average body length of 663 μm (606–778 μm), lateral fields with six ridges in mid-body region forming the formula 2,6,2. Excretory pore located anterior to mid-pharynx (D% = 46). Hyaline layer occupies approximately half of tail length. Male spicules slightly to moderately curved, with a sharp tip and golden brown in color. The first generation of males lacking a mucron on the tail tip while the second generation males with a short filamentous mucron. Genital papillae with 11 pairs and one unpaired preanal papilla. The new species is further characterized by sequences of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and partial 28S regions (D2-D3) of the ribosomal DNA (rDNA). Phylogenetic data show that n. sp. belongs to the “ ” clade within the Steinernematidae family.
ISSN:0022-300X
2640-396X
2640-396X
DOI:10.21307/jofnem-2017-022