Species Microcosmus propinquus Herdman, 1881
- Microcosmus propinquus Herdman, W.A. 1881. Preliminary report on the Tunicata of the Challenger Expedition. Cynthiidae, Molgulidae. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 11(3): 52-88 [55].
Type data:
Holotype BMNH 1887.2.4.45–46, east of Moncoeur Is., Bass Strait, 76–80 m, VIC. - Microcosmus nichollsi Kott, P. 1952. Ascidians of Australia. 1. Stolidobranchiata and Phlebobranchiata. Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 3(3): 206-333 [290].
Type data:
Syntype(s) AM Y1800, Flinders Is., VIC.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Kott, P. 1985. The Australian Ascidiacea Pt 1, Phlebobranchia and Stolidobranchia. Memoirs of the Queensland Museum 23: 1-440 [353]
Distribution
States
Queensland, South Australia, Victoria
Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states,
drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and
IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be
reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the
entire distribution. See further details below.
IMCRA
Spencer Gulf Shelf Province (33), Western Bass Strait Shelf Transition (34), Bass Strait Shelf Province (35), Southeast Shelf Transition (37), Central Eastern Shelf Transition (39)
Original AFD Distribution Data
Australian Region
- Australia
- Queensland: Central E coast
- South Australia: S Gulfs coast
- Victoria: Bass Strait
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, marine.
Extra Ecological Information
8–80 m.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Dec-2012 | 14-Dec-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |