The motility and survival of Orrina phyllobia fourth-stage juveniles (J4) were examined in NaCl, sucrose, and synthetic soil solutions. Synthetic soil solutions (SSSs) contained Na, K, Ca(2), Mg(2), Cl, and NO at relative concentrations identical to those in a known agronomic soil. Nematode activity was dependent on solute composition and on water potential. In all solutions, motility ceased at...
