Question

    The majority of phytophagous nematodes are?

    A Root parasites Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Tissue parasites Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Stem parasites Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Most plant parasitic nematodes are soil borne root pathogens, but a few species feed primarily upon shoot tissues. The majority of plant parasitic nematode species are in the class Chromodorea, order Rhabditida (formerly placed in the order Tylenchida).

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