Family PONTELLIDAE Dana, 1852
Labidocera (Ivella) patagoniensis, lateral female
© Copyright after Lubbock 1853.
Labidocera (Ivella) patagoniensis, lateral male
© Copyright after Nicholls 1944.
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Family PONTELLIDAE Dana, 1852
Compiler and date details
15 May 2012 - Genefor Walker-Smith, Museum Victoria
30 June 2007 - Walker-Smith, G.K., Cook, K.N. & Chilton-Lahey, K.L.
Type genus:
Pontella Dana, 1846.
Introduction
Species of the family Pontellidae are common in coastal zooplankton communities. They also can be commonly found floating just under the water surface. There are eight genera, and over 100 species. See Boxshall & Halsey (2004: 162) for more details as well as a key to the genera.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-Jul-2012 | 26-Jul-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 30-Mar-2010 | MODIFIED |