Higher Taxon MYXINI
Introduction
The class Myxini includes a single order, Myxiniformes (Nelson 1994). Commonly known as hagfish, they lack true jaws and have an eel-like body. They are also distinguished by lacking vetebral centra and only having a notocord, a single semicircular canal and a single olfactory canal. The group is thought to have originated around 300 million years ago, but because of the lack of bone, it is not well known from fossils.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02-Feb-2012 | 02-Feb-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |