Root lesion nematode

Pratylenchus zeae

Female is slender, 0.4-0.55mm long. Body almost straight when heated. Low and flat lip region. Labial region not offset from the body. Short and strong stylet with well- developed basal knobs. Conical, rounded tail. Esophagus overlaps ventrally. Monovarial, oviduct indistinct, prodelphic and short uterus. Phasmids slightly posterior to mid tail.
Male is extremely rare, not essential for reproduction. Similar to female except for sexual dimorphism. Spicules slender.

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