Thelonema Bussau, 1993

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Thelonema Bussau, 1993

Diagnosis (modified from Bussau 1993)

Inner labial sensillae not observable with light microscopy. Six outer labial setae situated in separate circle from the four sensillae of the third circle; the latter consists of papillae located in depressions. Four sub-cephalic setae located immediately posterior to the cephalic papillae. Large circular amphideal fovea located far posteriorly, and with nerve process usually visible. Buccal cavity cylindrical or funnelshaped, cuticularised, without teeth. Pharynx with weak posterior bulb; cardia long and gradually widening posteriorly. Female with two outstretched and opposed ovaries and male with two outstretched and opposed testes. Tail conico-cylindrical.

Type species

Thelonema majum Bussau, 1993 .