Subfamily Scottiinae Bronstein, 1947
Type genus:
Scottia Brady & Norman, 1889.- Mesocypridinae Hartmann, G. & Puri, H.S. 1974. Summary of neontological and paleontological classification of Ostracoda. Mitteilungen aus dem Hamburgischen Zoologischen Museum und Institut 70: 7-73 [71].
Type genus:
Mesocypris Daday, 1910.
Diagnosis
Carapace small to medium sized, oviform, distally arched and ventrally flattened, smooth and often hirsute, especially in ventral area. Calcified inner lamella wide. Claws on all appendages short and strongly chitinised. Swimming setae on antenna strongly reduced. Caudal ramus symmetrical or asymmetrical, with both ramus and claws short and stout. Attachment simple.
Diagnosis References
Martens, K., De Deckker, P. & Rossetti, G. 2004. On a new terrestrial genus and species of Scotiinae (Crustacea, Ostracoda) from Australia, with a discussion on the phylogeny and the zoogeography of the subfamily. Zoologischer Anzeiger 243: 21-36 [23]
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 | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |