The fauna of soil nematodes of the rocky pinery

The fauna of nematodes of the PetrSU Botanic Garden’s rocky pinery is investigated for the first time. 43 species of soil nematodes are revealed. These are representatives of 6 functional groups (bacteriotrophes, micotrophes, politrophes, predators, obligate and optional plant parasites). In general, the fauna of nematodes of the present biocenosis can be estimated as rather various (Shannon’s variability index H’ = 3.8). Specific diversity of the fauna of nematodes, availability of representatives of various trophic-ecological groups in nematodes’ communities are indicative of the little disturbed stability in the conditions of their habitat.