Integrative characterisation of Longidorus parasabalanicus sp. nov. (Nematoda: Longidoridae) from northern Iran, with remarks on its morphological affinity to L. sabalanicus
Abstract A new needle nematode, Longidorus parasabalanicus sp. nov. (Nematoda: Longidoridae), was collected from the rhizosphere of Astragalus spp. in mountainous areas of northern Iran. The species is characterised by a medium-sized body (female 4.0–4.8 mm; male 4.3–5.1 mm), lip region anteriorly flattened and lateral...