USDA Nematode Collection was established in June 1960 By A. Morgan Golden. It is currently directed and curated by Dr. Benjamin Waldo with technical support from Steve Rogers. It is one of the largest and most valuable nematode collections in existence with over 49,200 permanent slides and vials, and a total repository of nematode specimens reaching several million. It includes over 1900 type specimens, and the valuable and irreplaceable collections of Cobb-Steiner, Thorne, and others. Nematodes from worldwide and domestic sources are represented in the collection. The Collection and database provide important information for reference purposes and taxonomic research by U.S. and foreign scientists and a permanent repository for type and other specimens. This website provides a portal to search those specimens that have been cataloged to date and provides data on nematode hosts, occurrence, and distribution.
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Nematode
Meloidogyne
incognita
Host
Cucumis
sativus
(Cucumber)
in/on Root
Origin
USA
Maryland
Salisbury
Collector
A. C. Tarjan
Date Collected
1949 Jul 30
Date Received
Unknown
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (General)
Vials
Nematode
Meloidogyne
incognita acrita
Host
Momordica
charantia
(Balsampear)
in/on Root
Origin
USA
Florida
Canal Point
Collector
G. B. Sartoris
Date Received
Unknown
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (General)
Vials
Nematode
Axonchium
amplicolle
Host
(Plants (imported))
in/on Soil
Origin
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Collector
G. Thorne via N. A. Cobb
Date Received
1918 May 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Dorylaimus
filicaudatus
Host
(Plants (imported))
in/on Soil
Origin
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Collector
G. Thorne via N. A. Cobb
Date Received
1918 May 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Dorylaimus
antarcticus
Host
(Discovery Bay)
in/on Discovery Bay
Origin
Antarctica
Discovery Bay, Victorialand
Collector
G. Steiner
Date Received
1916
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Quadricoma
hupferi
Host
(Unknown)
in/on Unknown
Origin
Senegal
Gore`
Collector
G. Steiner
Date Received
1916
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Mononchus
incurvus
Host
Vaccinium
macrocarpum
(Cranberry Bog)
in/on Soil (sandy)
Origin
USA
Virginia
Arlington Farm
Collector
N. A. Cobb
Date Collected
1917 (prior to)
Date Received
1917 (prior to)
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Mononchus
brevicaudatus
Host
(Swamp)
in/on Swamp
Origin
USA
Wisconsin
White Cedar Swamp
Collector
N. A. Cobb
Date Received
1917
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Mononchus
vorax
Host
(Swamp)
in/on Swamp
Origin
USA
Wisconsin
White Cedar Swanp
Collector
N. A. Cobb
Date Received
1917
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Xennella
cephalata
Host
(Sea grass)
in/on Marine
Origin
USA
Florida
Calacareous shoal, 2 miles off of Key West
Collector
N. A. Cobb
Date Received
1917 Feb 13
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Meloidogyne
incognita group
Host
Caladium
sp.
(Caladium (Edna Meade))
in/on Root
Origin
Japan
Tokyo
Collector
PQ Seattle #19684
Date Received
1965 Jan 26
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (General)
Nematode
Dolichodorus
heterocephalus
Host
in/on Fresh Water
Origin
USA
Florida
Silver Springs
Collector
N. A. Cobb
Date Received
1914 (before)
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Chroniodiplogaster
aerivora
Host
Leucotermes
lucifugus
(Termite)
in/on Insect (heads)
Origin
USA
Kansas
Manhattan
Collector
N. A. Cobb
Date Collected
1915 Nov 01
Date Received
1915 ?
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Diplogaster
labiata
Host
Saperda
tridentata
(Elm borer)
in/on Insect
Origin
USA
Kansas
Manhattan
Collector
N. A. Cobb
Date Collected
1915 Nov 01
Date Received
1915 ?
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Desmoscolex
michaelseni
Origin
South-West Africa
Lüderitzbucht (0-10m)
Collector
W. Michaelsen
Date Collected
1911 Jul 24
Date Received
1911 Jul 24
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Tylenchorhynchus
cylindricus
Host
(Soil (Brackish) near Marine Estuary)
in/on Soil (Brackish)
Origin
USA
California
Los Patos
Collector
N. A. Cobb
Date Collected
1910
Date Received
1910
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Cophonchus
ocellatus
Host
(Algae & Sand (low tide))
in/on Algae & Sand (low tide)
Origin
Jamaica
Island off of Port Royal, Kingston Harbour, Jamaica
Collector
N. A. Cobb
Date Received
1910
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Draconema
cephalatum
Host
(Marine*)
in/on Marine*
Origin
Jamaica
Shoel, Kingston Harbour & an Island off Port Royal, Jamaica
Collector
N. A. Cobb
Date Collected
1910
Date Received
1910
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Desmoscolex
rudolphi
Host
(Unknown)
in/on Unknown
Origin
Ghana
Prampram, Gold Coast
Collector
Hupfer via Steiner
Date Received
1888
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Desmoscolex
conurus
Host
in/on Water (in 9m depth, 5 fathoms)
Origin
Ghana
Prampram, Gold Coast
Collector
C. Hupfer
Date Received
1888
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Desmoscolex
irrunablick
Host
in/on Water (7 fathoms)
Origin
Togo
Porto Seguro
Collector
C. Hupfer
Date Received
1888
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Tricoma
intermedia
Host
in/on Water (5 Fathoms)*
Origin
Ghana
Prampram, Gold Coast
Collector
C. Hupfer
Date Received
1888
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Tricoma
tubichaeta
Host
in/on Water (5 Fathoms)
Origin
Ghana
Prampram. Gold Coast
Collector
C. Hupfer
Date Received
1888
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Mononchus
longicaudatus
Host
Apium
sp.
(Celery)
in/on Soil
Origin
Australia
New South Wales
Sydney
Collector
N. A. Cobb
Date Collected
1890 Jun
Date Received
1890 Jun
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)
Nematode
Bathyepsilonema
cricotum
Host
in/on Water
Origin
Antarctica
Gauss Station, Restproben
Collector
G. Steiner (German South Polar Expedition)
Date Received
1902-1903
Disposition of Sample
Specimens to USDANC (Type)