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Rachel

@dirtylittleworms.bsky.social
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Come join me on my adventure getting to know the nematodes (aka “dirty little worms”) that live below our feet! 🪱

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Rachel @dirtylittleworms.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Family Hoplolaimidae [hop-low-lime-i-dae]. Hoplolaimidae are considered plant parasites because they require a host plant to live and reproduce. They can parasitize a wide range of host plants, including pine trees, grasses, and agricultural crops. #wormwednesday #ecology #invertebrates #nematodes
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Rachel @dirtylittleworms.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Family Monhysteridae [mon-hiss-tare-i-dae]. Monhysteridae are quirky bacteria-eating nematodes, because they have unique body features and are adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions: anaerobic (no oxygen), dry, and even polluted environments. #worms #nematodes #soilscience #ecology
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Rachel @dirtylittleworms.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Family Aphelenchidae [af-i-lenk-i-dae]. This family likes to eat fungi, which nematologists call “fungivores.” Aphelenchidae are common in soils all over the world! #ecology #science #worms #nematodes #invertebrates #soil #soilecology
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Rachel @dirtylittleworms.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Family Cephalobidae [cef-a-lobe-i-dae]. Cephalobidae have funky mouthparts, which they use to feed on bacteria. This family is common in all soils and they respond positively to nutrient additions. #nematodes #invertebrates #soil #agroecology #agriculture #science
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Rachel @dirtylittleworms.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Family Discolaimidae [dis-co-lime-i-dae]. Disco’s are ready to party! They are aptly named since they have unique disc-shaped lips that are often wider than their body. #nematodes #invertebrates #soilecology #agroecology
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Rachel @dirtylittleworms.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Family Rhabditidae [rhab-dit-i-dae]. These nematodes are SUPER common in soil samples. You can expect to find lots of them where bacteria are: after applying manure or in areas with decaying organic material. #nematodes #invertebrates #soil #ecology
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Rachel @dirtylittleworms.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Welcome to dirty little worms !! 🪱 My name is Rachel and I’m so glad you’re here ☺️ Join me as we learn about nematodes together - I can’t wait to introduce you to the world of little worms! Photo credit: @mer.mann #nematodes
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