''Sphaerularia'' is a genus of
nematodes
The nematodes ( or grc-gre, Νηματώδη; la, Nematoda) or roundworms constitute the phylum Nematoda (also called Nemathelminthes), with plant-parasitic nematodes also known as eelworms. They are a diverse animal phylum inhabiting a broa ...
belonging to the family
Sphaerulariidae
Sphaerulariidae is a family of nematodes belonging to the order Tylenchida
Tylenchida is an order of nematodes.
List of families
* Superfamily Criconematoidea
** Family Criconematidae
** Family Tylenchulidae
* Superfamily Tylenchoid ...
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The species of this genus are found in Europe and Northern America.
Species:
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Sphaerularia bombi''
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Sphaerularia vespae
''Sphaerularia vespae'' is an endoparasitic nematode that infects the Japanese yellow hornet, ''Vespa simillima''. It invades and resides in the gaster (abdomen) of female hornets where it grows and develops. Because ''S. vespae'' steriliz ...
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References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q18520228
Nematodes