Species Dilatatiocauda medialis Harris, 2002
- Dilatatiocauda medialis Harris, V.A. 2002. A new genus belonging to the family Porcellidiidae (Crustacea: Copepoda: Harpacticoida) with three new species from Australia. Records of the Australian Museum 54: 1-24 [11-13].
Type data:
Holotype AM P58794 ♀ (collected from Sargassum sp. and Dictyopteris sp., infralittoral fringe, rock headland at Cronulla by VA Harris, 17 Feb. 1977), Cronulla, Sydney [34°03'S 151°11E].
Paratype(s) BMNH 2000.1251-1252 1♀ 1♂ (collected from Sargassum sp. and Dictyopteris sp., infralittoral fringe, rock headland at Cronulla by VA Harris, 17 Feb. 1977), Cronulla, Sydney [34°03'S 151°11E].
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Ecological Descriptors
Adult: aquatic.
Remarks
This species is characterised by the position of the alpha seta which is inserted about the middle of the caudal ramus. The other distinctive features are the broad oval body (L/W = 1.4) and the conspicuous reticulate ridges in the caudal rami.
General References
Harris, V.A. 2014. Porcellidiidae of Australia (Harpacticoida, Copepoda). III. Synopsis of genera and species. Records of the Australian Museum 66(2): 167–196 [Date published 2 April 2014]
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-Jun-2014 | PORCELLIDIIDAE Boeck, 1865 | 16-Jun-2014 | MODIFIED | ABRS |
| 26-Jul-2012 | 26-Jul-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 30-Mar-2010 | MODIFIED |