Male and young female of reniform nematode, Rotylenchulus reniformis Linford &
Oliveira, stages typically found in soil. Female has a strong stylet (needle-shaped mouthpart). Male
(curved specimen) has a weak stylet and a spicule (at posterior) for insemination.
Photograph by: Koon-Hui Wang, University of Florida
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