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Family NOTODROMADIDAE Kaufmann, 1900

 

Introduction

The family Notodromadidae comprises the subfamilies Notodromatinae, Cyproidinae, Centrocypridinae and Oncocypridinae. Only representatives of the first subfamily can be found in Australian freshwaters.

 

Diagnosis

Nauplii larvae with two distinctly separated eyes (also adults of Notordromadinae and Centrocypridinae). Rake-like organ with small pointed denticles. Third masticatory process of maxillula with 6 teeth. Male first thoracopod transformed into prehensile palps. Third thoracopod with three simple setae on terminal segment. Zenker organ long and slender, both extremities funnel-shaped: chitinous rods (spines) not arranged in separate rings.

 

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)
28-Mar-2012 28-Mar-2012 MODIFIED
30-Mar-2010 MODIFIED