Genus Phaenocora Ehrenberg, 1837
- Phaenocora Ehrenberg, 1837.
Type species:
Phaenocora unipunctata Ørsted, 1843 by original designation.
Introduction
Species of Phaenocora are distributed worldwide in freshwater habitats, however, only one species is known to occur in Australia. A comprehensive review of the genus is provided by Houben et al. (2014), in which 28 species are recognised as valid, with a further three included as species inquirenda, five as nomina dubia and one as a nomen nudum. Houben et al. provide detailed revisions of each species and include a dichotomous key to all species.
Distribution
States
New South Wales
General References
Houben, A.M., Van Steenkiste, N. & Artois, T.J. 2014. Revision of Phaenocora Ehrenberg, 1836 (Rhabditophora, Typhloplanidae, Phaenocorinae) with the description of two new species. Zootaxa 3889(3): 301-354 [Date published 2 December, 2014]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-Aug-2015 | "TURBELLARIA" | 27-Jun-2015 | MODIFIED | Dr Kathryn Hall |
| "TURBELLARIA" | 30-Jul-2012 | ADDED | Dr Kathryn Hall |