Question

The apparatus used for the extraction of cysts from soil is:

• A. Cobb’s sieve
• B. Fenwick can
• C. Oostenbrink elutriator
• D. Baermann’s funnel

Hint:

Oostenbrink elutriator uses water flow and sedimentation for nematode extraction from soil.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Oostenbrink elutriator is commonly used for extracting nematode cysts and other small soil organisms by elutriation, which separates organisms based on size and density.