Pristionchus borbonicus

Pristionchus borbonicus is a species of free-living nematodes (roundworms) in the family Diplogastridae. The species was described from RĂ©union Island, and is notable for developing one of five different mouth forms depending on available food sources.[1]

Pristionchus borbonicus
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P. borbonicus
Binomial name
Pristionchus borbonicus
Susoy, Kanzaki, Herrmann, Ragsdale & Sommer, 2016

References

  1. "New Worm Species Has Five Faces : DNews". DNews. 2016-01-04. Retrieved 2016-01-05.


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