Tylenchida MCQs

  • Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Tylenchida nematodes?
    • A) Well-defined esophagus
    • B) Lack of a cuticle
    • C) Distinct tail morphology
    • D) Short, stout body
      Answer: A) Well-defined esophagus
  • Tylenchida nematodes are primarily known for their:
    • A) Parasitic lifestyle
    • B) Free-living lifestyle
    • C) Both A and B
    • D) Symbiotic relationships
      Answer: A) Parasitic lifestyle
  • Which of the following genera is a representative of the Tylenchida order?
    • A) Caenorhabditis
    • B) Heterodera
    • C) Ascaris
    • D) Trichinella
      Answer: B) Heterodera
  • The life cycle of most Tylenchida nematodes typically includes:
    • A) A single larval stage
    • B) Multiple larval stages
    • C) Direct development
    • D) Parasitic stages only
      Answer: B) Multiple larval stages
  • Which of the following diseases is caused by a Tylenchida nematode?
    • A) Filariasis
    • B) Root-knot disease
    • C) Ascariasis
    • D) Schistosomiasis
      Answer: B) Root-knot disease
  • Tylenchida nematodes typically inhabit which type of environment?
    • A) Aquatic
    • B) Terrestrial
    • C) Both A and B
    • D) Airborne
      Answer: B) Terrestrial
  • Which structure is primarily used for feeding in Tylenchida nematodes?
    • A) Mouth with stylet
    • B) Pharynx
    • C) Cloaca
    • D) Anus
      Answer: A) Mouth with stylet
  • The cuticle of Tylenchida nematodes is primarily composed of:
    • A) Collagen
    • B) Chitin
    • C) Keratin
    • D) Cellulose
      Answer: B) Chitin
  • What is a common method of transmission for Tylenchida parasites?
    • A) Ingestion of eggs
    • B) Soil contamination
    • C) Airborne spores
    • D) Direct contact
      Answer: B) Soil contamination
  • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Tylenchida nematodes?
    • A) Spiral amphids
    • B) Long, slender body
    • C) Smooth cuticle
    • D) Strongly developed esophagus
      Answer: A) Spiral amphids
  • Tylenchida nematodes can be distinguished from other orders by their:
    • A) Thick cuticle
    • B) Short esophagus
    • C) Both A and B
    • D) Pharyngeal bulb
      Answer: D) Pharyngeal bulb
  • Which of the following Tylenchida nematodes is known to cause root-knot disease in plants?
    • A) Meloidogyne
    • B) Heterodera
    • C) Anguina
    • D) Trichodorus
      Answer: A) Meloidogyne
  • What is the primary host for many Tylenchida nematodes?
    • A) Amphibians
    • B) Plants
    • C) Birds
    • D) Reptiles
      Answer: B) Plants
  • Which of the following statements about Tylenchida nematodes is true?
    • A) They are primarily free-living.
    • B) They can affect agricultural crops.
    • C) They have segmented bodies.
    • D) They lack a cuticle.
      Answer: B) They can affect agricultural crops.
  • Which structure in Tylenchida nematodes is primarily used for sensory functions?
    • A) Amphids
    • B) Pharynx
    • C) Cloaca
    • D) Anus
      Answer: A) Amphids
  • The eggs of Tylenchida nematodes are typically:
    • A) Large and spherical
    • B) Small and elongated
    • C) Oval and smooth
    • D) Irregular and flat
      Answer: B) Small and elongated
  • Which Tylenchida nematode is known for causing cyst nematode disease?
    • A) Heterodera glycines
    • B) Meloidogyne incognita
    • C) Globodera
    • D) Anguina tritici
      Answer: A) Heterodera glycines
  • The primary function of the cuticle in Tylenchida nematodes is:
    • A) Digestion
    • B) Protection
    • C) Respiration
    • D) Movement
      Answer: B) Protection
  • Which of the following is a significant agricultural pest from the Tylenchida order?
    • A) Heterodera
    • B) Caenorhabditis
    • C) Ascaris
    • D) Dirofilaria
      Answer: A) Heterodera
  • Tylenchida nematodes are often studied in laboratories due to their:
    • A) Simple body structure
    • B) Fast reproductive rate
    • C) Both A and B
    • D) Their role in agriculture
      Answer: D) Their role in agriculture
  • Which of the following nematodes is primarily found in the roots of plants?
    • A) Rhabditis
    • B) Meloidogyne
    • C) Dirofilaria
    • D) Ascaris
      Answer: B) Meloidogyne
  • Which of the following statements about Tylenchida nematodes is FALSE?
    • A) They have segmented bodies.
    • B) They can be vectors for diseases.
    • C) They can be found in various environments.
    • D) They often infect plants.
      Answer: A) They have segmented bodies.
  • What is the primary method for controlling Tylenchida nematodes in agriculture?
    • A) Chemical pesticides
    • B) Crop rotation
    • C) Biological control
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which structure in Tylenchida nematodes is used for reproduction?
    • A) Ovipositor
    • B) Pharynx
    • C) Cloaca
    • D) Anus
      Answer: A) Ovipositor
  • The eggs of Tylenchida nematodes are generally:
    • A) Laid in the environment
    • B) Retained in the female body
    • C) Laid in water
    • D) Transmitted through soil
      Answer: A) Laid in the environment
  • Which of the following Tylenchida nematodes is known to cause leaf curl disease?
    • A) Meloidogyne
    • B) Heterodera
    • C) Aphelenchus
    • D) Anguina
      Answer: C) Aphelenchus
  • Which of the following is a method used to diagnose Tylenchida infections in plants?
    • A) Soil testing
    • B) Visual inspection
    • C) DNA analysis
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • The primary host for Meloidogyne spp. is typically:
    • A) Humans
    • B) Animals
    • C) Plants
    • D) Fungi
      Answer: C) Plants
  • Which of the following Tylenchida nematodes is commonly used in biological control?
    • A) Steinernema
    • B) Heterodera
    • C) Caenorhabditis
    • D) Ascaris
      Answer: A) Steinernema
  • What is the major impact of Tylenchida nematodes on agriculture?
    • A) They promote plant growth.
    • B) They cause crop diseases.
    • C) They improve soil quality.
    • D) They increase biodiversity.
      Answer: B) They cause crop diseases.

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