- Macrostoma Orsted, 1843.
- Inframacrostomum Ferguson, 1954.
Introduction
Recent large-scale phylogenomic analyses conducted by Brand et al. (2022) have identified several consistent taxonomic clades, but the interrelationships within some of these clades is not clear; the lack of clarity is attributed possibly to early rapid radiation in the evolution of the genus. The analyses also reported on a range of novel morphological traits, as well as a large cryptic diversity within the genus, with the recommendation that future work should always include molecular markers.
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
IBRA
NSW: NSW North Coast (NNC) ; Vic, WA: Swan Coastal Plain (SWA)
IMCRA
Bass Strait Shelf Province (35)
General References
Brand, J.N., Viktorin, G., Wiberg, R.A.W., Beisel. C. & Schärer, L. 2022. Large-scale phylogenomics of the genus Macrostomum (Platyhelminthes) reveals cryptic diversity and novel sexual traits. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 166: 107296
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-May-2023 | RHABDITOPHORA Ehlers, 1985 | 12-Apr-2023 | MODIFIED | Dr Nicholas Wee (QM) |
| 17-Aug-2015 | "TURBELLARIA" | 13-Aug-2015 | MODIFIED | Dr Kathryn Hall |
| "TURBELLARIA" | 30-Jul-2012 | ADDED | Dr Kathryn Hall |
- Macrostomum australiense Faubel, A., Blome, D. & Cannon, L.R.G. 1994. Sandy beach meiofauna of eastern Australia (southern Queensland and New South Wales). I. Introduction and Macrostomida (Platyhelminthes). Monographs on Invertebrate Taxonomy 8(4): 899-1007 [999, Fig. 8].
Distribution
States
New South Wales
Extra Distribution Information
Woolgoolga Creek, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Known only from type locality.
IBRA
NSW: NSW North Coast (NNC)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-Sep-2017 | "TURBELLARIA" | 30-Aug-2017 | MODIFIED | Dr Kathryn Hall Dr Alberto Venchi |
| "TURBELLARIA" | 02-Aug-2012 | ADDED | Dr Kathryn Hall |
- Macrostomum brandi Shi, Y., Zeng, Z., Wang, J., Zhang, S., Deng, L. & Wang, A. 2022. Three new species of Macrostomum (Platyhelminthes, Macrostomorpha) from China and Australia, with notes on taxonomy and phylogenetics. ZooKeys 1099: 1–28 [16].Zoobank Registration Number:http://zoobank.org/53CB59EA-8C1F-4B5D-B9CC-2F2D1FBC1535
Type data:
Holotype MTP LS 2864, Perth, Western Australia [31°59.22'S, 115°49.72'E].
Paratype(s) MTP LS 2840, 2841, 2864–2868, 2878, 2879, 2886, same data as Holotype; MTP LS 3049, 3115, 3116, 3136, 3167, 3199, Queenscliff, Victoria [38°16.20'S, 144°38.34'E]
Comment: All types collected by Brand et al. in 2017 (published in 2022, referred to as sp. 81). All type data available on http://macrostomorpha.info. Holotype designated by Shi et al. (2022).
Distribution
States
Victoria, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Vic, WA: Swan Coastal Plain (SWA)
IMCRA
Bass Strait Shelf Province (35)
General References
Brand, J.N., Viktorin, G., Wiberg, R.A.W., Beisel. C. & Schärer, L. 2022. Large-scale phylogenomics of the genus Macrostomum (Platyhelminthes) reveals cryptic diversity and novel sexual traits. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 166: 107296
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHABDITOPHORA Ehlers, 1985 | 06-Apr-2023 | ADDED | Dr Nicholas Wee (QM) |
- Macrostomum coomerensis Faubel, A. & Cameron, B. 2001. Platyhelminthes from salt marshes of Coomera River, southeastern Queensland, Australia. Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 46: 511-519.
Type data:
Holotype QM G217364 (estuarine, coll. B. Cameron, iv.1998, wholemount), Coomera salt marsh, southeast Queensland, Queensland, Australia [27°04'S 153°17'E].
Paratype(s) QM G217365-6 (estuarine, coll. B. Cameron, iv.1998, numerous specimens), Coomera salt marsh, southeast Queensland, Queensland, Australia. [27°04'S 153°17'E].
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Coomera River, Coomera, southeast Queensland, Australia. See Faubel & Cameron (2001).
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "TURBELLARIA" | 02-Aug-2012 | ADDED | Dr Kathryn Hall |
- Macrostomum greenwoodi Faubel, A. & Cameron, B. 2001. Platyhelminthes from salt marshes of Coomera River, southeastern Queensland, Australia. Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 46: 511-519.
Type data:
Holotype QM G217363 (estuarine, coll. B. Cameron, iv.1998, wholemount), Coomera salt marsh, southeast Queensland, Queensland, Australia [27°04'S 153°17'E].
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Coomera River, Coomera, southeast Queensland, Australia. See Faubel & Cameron (2001).
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "TURBELLARIA" | 02-Aug-2012 | ADDED | Dr Kathryn Hall |
Species Macrostomum palum (Sluys, 1986)
- Promacrostomum palum Sluys, R. 1986. First represenstative of the order Macrostomida in Australia (Platyhelminthes: Macrostomida). Records of the South Australian Museum (Adelaide) 19: 399-404.
Type data:
Holotype SAMA AHC43973 2 slides, Elizabeth Springs, South Australia [29°21'22'S,136°46'18'E].
Paratype(s) SAMA AHC43974-AHC43975 Slides, Elizabeth Springs, South Australia [29°21'22'S,136°46'18'E].
Generic Combinations
Distribution
States
South Australia
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-May-2023 | RHABDITOPHORA Ehlers, 1985 | 12-Apr-2023 | MODIFIED | Dr Nicholas Wee (QM) |
| 04-Dec-2018 | MACROSTOMIDAE van Beneden, 1870 | 02-Oct-2018 | MODIFIED | Ms Jo Wood |
| "TURBELLARIA" | 02-Aug-2012 | ADDED | Dr Kathryn Hall |