Microlaimidae
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| Microlaimidae | |
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| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Nematoda |
| Class: | Chromadorea |
| Order: | Desmodorida |
| Family: | Microlaimidae |
Microlaimidae is a family of nematodes belonging to the order Desmodorida.[1]
Species of this family are small, free-living roundworms that typically inhabit marine sediments. They are an important component of benthic communities and contribute to the breakdown of organic matter in coastal and deep-sea ecosystems.[2]
Members of Microlaimidae can be recognized by their slender bodies, smooth cuticle, and simple feeding structures. They mainly feed on bacteria and detritus, playing a role in nutrient cycling and sediment health.[3]
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