Nygolaimus tenuis
Thorne, 1930
Measurements (from Thorne, 1939)
L = 2.0 mm; a = 67; b = 4.5; c = 90; V = 52
Description (from Thorne, 1939)
Tooth only about half as long as the width of the
lip region. Pharynx almost three times as deep as the width of the
lips. Lateral cords only one-twelfth to one-tenth as wide as the
body. Posterior portion of body not arcuate. The body twists
more than in any other known nygolaim, frequently making half a turn or
even more. Cardiac glands unusually large. Intestine narrow
and tapering as the anterior end except when gorged with food. Ovaries
reflexed half their length. Rectum and prerectum each about as long
as the tail. Males not found among about 125 specimens.
Habitat: Usually found in small numbers rather
deep in sandy loam valley soils of Utah, U. S. A.