Genus Tylenchorhynchus

Tylenchorhynchus (The Stunt Nematode)

• 267 species in temprate to subtropical climates
• wide host range (tobacco, cereals, ornamentals, conifers, corn, cotton)
• most important species - T. claytoni (Tobacco Stunt Nematode)
• short stylet
• feed mainly on surface tissue (epidermal and cortical cells) migratory ectoparasite
• feeds for short periods of time
• causes reduced growth and discoloration
• 31-38day life cycle(egg-egg)