This dimension marks whether a pest or disease is currently under formal quarantine restriction. Wikipedia notes that invasive species have "become serious economic, social, and environmental threats worldwide," a threat level that is exactly why some are placed under strict quarantine control. Browsing by quarantine status separates regulated pests and diseases from those that are not.
Facts
Comparison
Typical Transmission or Damage ModeSoil-Dwelling, Root-Associated 1 Quarantine Status
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Nematode
WikipediaNematode, habitat sentenceQuote, Nematode, habitat sentence
About 90% of nematodes reside in the top 15 cm (6") of soil.
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