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Order APOCHELA


Compiler and date details

September 2013 - Introductions, Dr S. Claxton, Camden, NSW & Dr Reinhardt Kristensen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Introduction

The Apochela have both oral (peribuccal) and cephalic papillae which may not be homologous to the cephalic papillae of heterotardigrades (Dewel et al. 1993) but which have led some authors (Kristensen 1981) to question the position of Milnesium in the Eutardigrada. Although there are diploclaws on all legs, the main branch is always clearly separate from the secondary branch. Furthermore, the secondary branch is very similar to a single claw of Anisonyches species (Arthrotardigrada). True placoids are absent.

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
23-Sep-2013 TARDIGRADA 19-Sep-2013 MODIFIED
19-Aug-2010 19-Aug-2010 MODIFIED
12-Feb-2010 (import)