Question: Odontostylets are found in…………
Options:
Tylenchids
Dorylaimids
Both
None of these
✅Explanation:
Odontostylets are hollow, spear-like structures found in the mouth (stoma) of nematodes belonging to the order Dorylaimida. These structures are different from the stomatostylets found in Tylenchida. Odontostylets are typically larger and more robust, originating from a tooth-like structure in the pharynx. They are used for piercing and feeding on a variety of food sources, including plant cells, algae, fungi, and other nematodes.
Odontostylets are hollow, spear-like structures found in the mouth (stoma) of nematodes belonging to the order Dorylaimida. These structures are different from the stomatostylets found in Tylenchida. Odontostylets are typically larger and more robust, originating from a tooth-like structure in the pharynx. They are used for piercing and feeding on a variety of food sources, including plant cells, algae, fungi, and other nematodes.
📌Other Options Explanations:
(a) Tylenchids: Tylenchids have stomatostylets, which are smaller and more delicate than odontostylets. They originate from the esophageal lining and are primarily used for feeding on plant tissues