September 10, 2025Nematology

Protopoikilolaimus formosanus n. gen., n. sp. (Rhabditidae) isolated from Stylotermes halumicus from Taiwan

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Protopoikilolaimus formosanus is a newly described nematode species isolated from Stylotermes halumicus.
Morphological traits differentiate it from Poikilolaimus spp., including pharyngeal sleeve length and tail shape.
This species shows a distinct phylogenetic placement, being basal to the Poikilolaimus clade.
The findings enhance the understanding of diversity within Rhabditidae and highlight the importance of molecular analysis.

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Morphological and molecular analyses reveal Protopoikilolaimus formosanus from Stylotermes halumicus, suggesting a new genus in Rhabditidae.

Kanzaki et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Morphological and molecular analyses reveal Protopoikilolaimus formosanus from Stylotermes halumicus, suggesting a new genus in Rhabditidae.