Genus Odontolaimus
de Man, 1880
Syn. Neonchus Cobb, 1893
Definition: Cyatholaiminae. Cuticle with fine transverse
striae but without lateral membranes and carrying scattered bristles on
the body and tail. Amphids
large, circular, situated a little in front of the middle of stoma. Head
not
offset, rounded in front and carrying 10 setae, 2 lateral and 8 submedian
in position. Stoma in 2 parts; a small anterior tubular cavity at
the base of which is a triangular dorsal tooth, and an elongated, posterior,
prismatic region which gradually tapers behind and has straight cuticularized
walls. This region is surrounded by its own musculature.
Oesophagus
rather narrow but swelling out in its posterior third to a distinct musculature,
non-valvate
bulb.
Tail long and tapering to a hair-like end which is frequently looped
ventrally. Vulva
equatorial, gonads paired, opposed, outstretched. Caudal glands absent.
Type Species: Odontolaimus chlorurus de Man, 1880
syn. Neonchus longicauda Cobb, 1893
-Goodey, 1963
DNA Sequences Obtained
| Specimen: |
Collected: |
| KonzaIAD-132 |
Konza Prairie, First Survey |