Genus Paraplectonema
Strand, 1934
Syn.: Paraplectus Filipjev, 1930 nec Raffray, 1898
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Definition:  Plectinae.  Closely related to Plectus but with the spiral amphids in a very forward position on the body, immediately behind lips; posterior tuboid region of stoma very narrow, oesophageal bulb weak and without valve apparatus, cuticle of head forming a peribuccal thickening.

Type species: Paraplectonema pedunculata (Hofmanner, 1913) Strand, 1934

-Goodey, 1963