Heterorhabditis

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Heterorhabditis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Nematoda
Class: Secernentea
Order: Rhabditida
Family: Heterorhabditidae
Genus: Heterorhabditis

Heterorhabditis is a genus of nematodes belonging to the order Rhabditida. Many species of this family are obligate parasites of insects and are commonly used as biological control agents for the control of pest insects.