Longidorus
Genus of roundworms
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Longidorus is a genus of needle nematodes. Some of its species are plant pests.[1][2][3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Nematoda |
| Class: | Enoplea |
| Order: | Dorylaimida |
| Family: | Longidoridae |
| Genus: | Longidorus Micoletzky, 1922 |
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They may also transmit important plant viruses[4] such as the potato virus U or the cacao necrosis virus.
Species are known to infest pines[5], narcissus, mint, alfalfa, beet, caneberries, lettuce, grape and citrus.
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