Nematodes rugosipennis
Nematodes rugosipennis is a of false click beetle in the Eucnemidae. The Nematodes is part of a group of beetles commonly known as false click beetles, which are characterized by their inability to produce the clicking sound that true click beetles (Elateridae) use for righting themselves. Very little specific information is available for this particular species. The family Eucnemidae contains numerous species that are often associated with decaying wood and forest .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nematodes rugosipennis: //nɛ.məˈtoʊ.diːz ruːˌɡoʊ.sɪˈpɛn.ɪs//
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Taxonomic Note
The name Nematodes predates the common use of '' for roundworms ( Nematoda), creating potential confusion. Nematodes rugosipennis is a (phylum Arthropoda), not a roundworm.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
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- Showcasing Animal and Plant Parasitic Nematodes | Bug Squad
- Don't Miss the Nematodes at UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day | Bug Squad
- UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day and the Fascinating World of Nematodes | Bug Squad
- Why You Ought to Be Concerned About Plant-Parastic Nematodes | Bug Squad
- Of French Fries, Couch Potatoes and Root-Knot Nematodes | Bug Squad