Question: Which is the smallest plant-parasitic nematode (PPN)?
Options:
Longidorus sp.
Paratylenchus sp.
Criconema sp.
Trichodorus sp.
✅Explanation:
Paratylenchus species, also known as pin nematodes, are among the smallest plant-parasitic nematodes. These nematodes are microscopic, often less than 1 mm in length, making them difficult to detect without specialized equipment. Their small size and unique morphology distinguish them from other nematode species.
Paratylenchus species, also known as pin nematodes, are among the smallest plant-parasitic nematodes. These nematodes are microscopic, often less than 1 mm in length, making them difficult to detect without specialized equipment. Their small size and unique morphology distinguish them from other nematode species.