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Cephalobus litoralis: Biology and Tolerance to Desiccation

M Saeed, S A Khan, V A Saeed

    Journal of Nematology
    |March 18, 2009
    PubMed
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    Cephalobus litoralis nematodes reproduce parthenogenetically, completing their life cycle in 72-90 hours and laying 200-300 eggs. These nematodes can be revived after 28 days when stored in pellets under high humidity.

    Keywords:
    Cephalobus litoralisbehaviorcoilingdesiccation tolerancelife cycleparthenogenesissynchronized movement

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