Table 1 Number of epidermal nuclei in H. glycines
From: Convergent evolution of saccate body shapes in nematodes through distinct developmental mechanisms
Developmental stages | No. of epidermal nuclei | Sample size | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
Pre-infective J2 | 44 | 11 | 40–48 |
J3 female | 544 | 7 | 492–656 |
J4 female | 972 | 7 | 750–1194 |
Adult female | 1758 | 6 | 1436–2020 |