| Sphaerularia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Nematoda |
| Class: | Secernentea |
| Order: | Tylenchida |
| Family: | Sphaerulariidae |
| Genus: | Sphaerularia Dufour, 1837 |
Sphaerularia is a genus of nematodes belonging to the family Sphaerulariidae. [1]
The species of this genus are found in Europe and Northern America. [1]
Species: [1]
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