Description
Book SynopsisIn Advances in Entomopathogenic Nematode Taxonomy and Phylogeny the numerous species of Steinernema and Heterorhabditis described since the previous volume, published in 2007, are evaluated and discussed. Valid species proposed from 2007-2015 are covered in detail, each taxon having an illustrated diagnostic description and additional data on molecular characterisation, distribution and biology, etc. An addendum gives brief details of species proposed during 2016. An overview of the taxonomy of the two families provides an up-to-date list of species for both genera, including new synonyms and detailed commentary on specific status where appropriate. Tabular keys to all valid species of Steinernema and Heterorhabditis assist in diagnostics. A chapter on phylogeny and phylogeography completes the book.
Table of ContentsContributors ix Foreword xi–xiii Acknowledgements xv 1. Introduction 1–11 David J. HUNT 2. Taxonomy and systematics 13–58 David J. HUNT and Sergei A. SUBBOTIN 3. Tabular keys to species of Steinernema and Heterorhabditis 59–109 Khuong B. NGUYEN 4. Steinernematidae: species descriptions 111–375 David J. HUNT, Khuong B. NGUYEN and Sergei E. SPIRIDONOV 5. Heterorhabditidae: species descriptions 377–411 Khuong B. NGUYEN and David J. HUNT 6. Phylogeny and phylogeography of Heterorhabditis and Steinernema 413–427 Sergei E. SPIRIDONOV and Sergei A. SUBBOTIN Index 429
