Tribe Cypridini Baird, 1845
Introduction
The tribe was created by Martens (1990, 1992). It includes the following genera (from Martens, 2007): Cypris O. F. Muller, 1776 (circumtropical), Globocypris Klie, 1939 (eastern and southern Africa), Pseudocypris Daday, 1910 (eastern and southern Africa), Ramotha Martens, 1992 (eastern and southern Africa), Mnementh Martens, 2007 (southern Africa).
Diagnosis
Large (1.5–3 mm) and globular to semi-globular species; surface structure of valves smooth or weakly sculptured, rarely with large spines. Some species with ‘‘porenwarzen’’. Anterior selvages symmetrically (in both valves) or asymmetrically (in RV only) inwardly displaced. Hemipenis with ‘‘8’’-shaped loops in the inner spermiductus. Mx1-palp with terminal palp segment rectangular; third endite with two tooth bristles. T2 with penultimate segment divided or undivided. Caudal ramus slender, attachment without additional proximal structures (Chlamydotheca s.l. has such additional proximal structures). (from Martens, 2007).
ID Keys
Key to genera in Martens, 2007.
Diagnosis References
Martens, K. 2007. On a new species and genus in the Cypridini (Crustacea, Ostracoda, Cyprididae) from South Africa, with a phylogenetic analysis of the tribe and a discussion on the genus concept in this group. Journal of Natural History 41(5): 381-399
General References
Martens, K. 1990. Taxonomic revision of African Cypridini. Part I: the genera Cypris O.F. Müller, Pseudocypris Daday and Globocypris Klie (Crustacea, Ostracoda). Bulletin de l'Institut Royal des Sciences Naturelles de Belgique 60: 127-172
Martens, K. 1992. Taxonomic revision of African Cypridini. Part II. Description of Ramotha gen. nov. Annals of the South African Museum 102: 91-130
Martens, K. 2007. On a new species and genus in the Cypridini (Crustacea, Ostracoda, Cyprididae) from South Africa, with a phylogenetic analysis of the tribe and a discussion on the genus concept in this group. Journal of Natural History 41(5): 381-399
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-Aug-2010 | ADDED |