Superfamily Porocephaloidea Sambon, 1922
- Porocephaloidea Sambon, L.W. 1922. A synopsis of the family Linguatulidae [part I]. Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 25: 188-206 (derived from family name).
Introduction
Four families, Armilliferidae, Sebekidae, Porocephalidae and Sambonidae, are known to occur in Australia. A fifth, Subtriquetridae Fain, 1961, is known only from American crocodilians. See Order Porocephalida for a discussion of authorship of this name.
Diagnosis
Males with a single testis.
Diagnosis References
Riley, J. 1986. The biology of pentastomids. Advances in Parasitology 25: 45-128
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
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| 21-Mar-2012 | 21-Mar-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 28-Feb-2012 | 28-Feb-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 20-Oct-2011 | 20-Oct-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 31-Mar-2011 | ADDED |