Morphology and relationships of Periplectus labiosus n. gen., n. sp. (Nematoda:Plectinae) with remarks on its evolutionary significance

• Published in: Canadian Journal of Zoology
• Main Author: Sanwal, K. C.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1968
• Subjects: Animal Science and Zoology; Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics; Arctic; Lake Hazen
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z68-139; http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z68-139

Periplectus labiosus n. gen., n. sp., a soil-inhabiting nematode from the Lake Hazen area of the Canadian Arctic, is described and illustrated. The description includes morphological details to the extent that was possible through the study of a limited number of preserved and processed specimens. T...