Aphelenchus avenae is a mycophagous nematode capable of feeding on plant tissue in culture.

[1][2][3][4] It is a nematode commonly found in the soil, known to primarily feed on fungi.

Due to its ease of cultivation on fungi, Aphelenchus is considered a suitable organism for experimental purposes.

In the Netherlands, only female specimens of Aphelenchus have been discovered, while in southern Europe, males are quite common.

Interestingly, if we cultivate Dutch material at higher temperatures, males also appear in the population.