Family NOTODELPHYIDAE Dana, 1853
Compiler and date details
30 June 2007 - Walker-Smith, G.K., Cook, K.N. & Chilton-Lahey, K.L.
- Notodelphyidae Dana, 1853.
Type genus:
Notodelphys Allman, 1847. - Anomopsyllidae Sars, 1921.
Introduction
The species of Notodelphyidae are associated with commensal forms generally inhabiting the pharynx or atrium of their solitary or compound ascidian host. Some species are parasitic and can be found living in cysts inside the host's tissue. Forty-six genera are recognised in this family, and over 100 species. Additionally, there are four genera inquirenda. See Boxshall & Halsey (2004: 598) for more details as well as a key to the genera.
ID Keys
For a key to the genera see Boxshall & Halsey (2004).
General References
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
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26-Jul-2012 | 26-Jul-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
12-Feb-2010 | (import) |