Root-knot nematodes are plant-parasitic nematodes from the genus Meloidogyne. They exist in soil in areas with hot climates or short winters. About 2000 species of plants worldwide are susceptible to
Nematophagous fungi are carnivorous fungi specialized in trapping and digesting nematodes. More than 700 species are known. Species exist that live inside the nematodes from the beginning and others t
A dead nematode with Harposporium anguillulae growing out of it. Numbered ticks are 122 μm apart.
A closer look at H. anguillulae from the previous image. Numbered ticks are 20 μm apart.
A fungus of the genus Arthrobotrys, showing adhesive nets which it uses to trap nematodes. Numbered ticks are 122 μm apart.
The hyphae of shaggy ink caps attack nematodes