Diversity of Nematodes Associated with Mangrove Forests in India

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Authors

  • Keya Haldar
     Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipur, Kolkata-700053, West Bengal ,IN
  • Viswa Venkat Gantait
     Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipur, Kolkata-700053, West Bengal ,IN

Keywords:

Nematode, Diversity, Mangrove, India.

Abstract

The present paper reports 57 nematode species from different mangrove areas of India. Extensive works are needed from other maritime states in India.

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2018-06-01

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Volume 15, Issue 1, June 2018

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