Isolation of pristionchus nematodes from beetles

INTRODUCTIONIn this procedure, nematodes disembark from a beetle carcass and feed on Escherichia coli OP50. The nematodes are then monitored for a few days and identified using simple morphological characteristics. This method is rapid, easy, and biased for Pristionchus species.

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Published inCSH protocols Vol. 2008; p. pdb.prot5063
Main Authors Rae, Robbie, Schlager, Benjamin, Sommer, Ralf J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2008
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Summary:INTRODUCTIONIn this procedure, nematodes disembark from a beetle carcass and feed on Escherichia coli OP50. The nematodes are then monitored for a few days and identified using simple morphological characteristics. This method is rapid, easy, and biased for Pristionchus species.