Microlaimidae

Microlaimidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Nematoda
Class: Chromadorea
Order: Desmodorida
Family: Microlaimidae

Microlaimidae is a family of nematodes belonging to the order Desmodorida.[1]

Species of this family are small, free-living roundworms that typically inhabit marine sediments. They are an important component of benthic communities and contribute to the breakdown of organic matter in coastal and deep-sea ecosystems.[2]

Members of Microlaimidae can be recognized by their slender bodies, smooth cuticle, and simple feeding structures. They mainly feed on bacteria and detritus, playing a role in nutrient cycling and sediment health.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Microlaimidae". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  2. ^ Fonseca, G. (2017). "Marine nematode taxonomy and biodiversity". Journal of Nematology. 49 (2): 80–95. PMID 29062147.
  3. ^ Holovachov, O. (2014). "Marine free-living nematodes: morphology and classification". Zootaxa. 3829 (1): 1–73. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.3829.1.1.
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