Anatonchidae is a family of nematodes belonging to the order Mononchida.
Ecology Members of Anatonchidae are predaceous nematodes and natural enemies of other soil micro-organisms, including plant-parasitic nematodes. They belong to the broader group of mononchid nematodes, which play a significant role in regulating populations of other soil organisms and are recognised as potential agents of biological control.
Genera
Genera: Anatonchus Cobb, 1916 Crassibucca Mulvey & Jensen, 1967 Doronchus Andrassy, 1993
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