Family RAMAZZOTTIDAE Marley, McInnes & Sands, 2011
Introduction
Marley, McInnes & Sands (2011) erected the new family, Ramaxxottidae, comprising Ramazzottius, Hebesuncus Pilato, 1987.
Diagnosis
"The AISM comprises asymmetric, dissimilar dorsal and ventral “blunt hooks”. Claw pairs asymmetric (2121), external claw primary branch joins the secondary claw and basal section with flexible junction; primary branch may be very long and slender; the internal claw branches and basal section unified into a single rigid element. Eggs have a sculptured chorion and are deposited free in the environment." (Marley, McInnes & Sands 2011)
Type genus. Ramazzottius Binda & Pilato, 1986
General References
Marley, N.J., McInnes, S.J. & Sands, C.J. 2011. Phylum Tardigrada: A re-evaluation of the Parachela. Zootaxa 2819: 51–64
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARDIGRADA | 18-Sep-2013 | ADDED |