Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement (i): Stubby root nematode are also known as Longidorids 
Statement (ii): Stubby root nematode are also known as Trichodorids 

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (i) and Statement (ii) are correct
• B. Both Statement (i) and Statement (ii) are incorrect
• C. Statement (i) is correct but Statement (ii) is incorrect
• D. Statement (i) is incorrect but Statement (ii) is correct

Hint:

Longidorids = stubby root nematodes; Trichodorids = different root nematodes with needle-like stylets.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: The name "stubby root nematode" traces back to family Longidoridae, informally called longidorids.
Step 2: Trichodorids form a separate family (Trichodoridae) and are not the source of this common name.
Step 3: So Statement (i) is correct and Statement (ii) is incorrect.
Step 4: The correct option is Statement (i) correct, Statement (ii) incorrect.