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       CODE: 041.061-066 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): NEMATOLOGIST (profess. & kin.)
Studies nematodes (roundworms) that are plant parasitic, transmit diseases, attack insects, or
attack soil, fresh water, or marine nematodes: Identifies and classifies nematodes and studies
structure, behavior, biology, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution. Studies
reactions of plants to parasitic nematodes and associations with other plant disease agents.
Develops methods and apparatus for securing representative soil samples containing nematodes, and
for isolating, mounting, counting, and identifying specimens. Investigates and develops pest
management and control measures, such as chemical, hot water and steam treatments, soil fumigation,
biological crop rotations, and cultural practices. See PARASITOLOGIST (profess. & kin.) for
scientists who specialize in study of nematodes that are parasitic in man or animals.
GOE: 02.02.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R6 M6 L6 SVP: 8 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 24308B Biologists
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