New and little known Laimydorinae species from Fynbos in the south-western Cape (Nematoda: Dorylaimidae)

Abstract

Describes Calcaridorylaimus sirgeli n. sp. from Cape Fynbos in mountains in the south-western Cape Province. Compares it in detail with Calcaridorylaimus signatus and Calcaridorylaimus ruwenzorii. Also compares a single specimen of Drepanodorylaimus williamsi with specimens from the Transvaal and Mauritius. Illustrates with sketches, photomicrographs and tables.