Description
The general criteria and observations are indicated directly on the photos.
Here is a comprehensive list of the main characteristics for Ditylenchus destructor:
- Length in mm: 0.8-1.4
- Width in µm: 23-47
- Head shape: « Offset » : narrower than adjoining body with lip region flattened
- Stylet length in µm: 10-13
- Nerve ring behind the muscular median bulb
- Excretory pore behind the nerve ring
- Length of the post-vulval sac in female: 3/4 of the distance between the vulva and the anus
- Position of the vulva relative to the anterior end, expressed as a % of the body length in female: 78-83
- Number of lateral lines: 6
- Shape of tail: conical and rounded
