Podocopa Explained

The Podocopa are a subclass of ostracods. Members of the subclass Podocopa can be differentiated from the other subclass of ostracods (Myodocopa) by the morphology of the second antenna: the Podocopa have a relatively long endopod, whereas the Myodocopa have a relatively long exopod. The seventh limb of the Podocopa has a variety of forms or is absent, but is never an annulated worm-like limb (as seen in some Myodocopa).

Taxonomy

The following orders and unplaced families are recognised in the subclass Podocopa:[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Podocopa . 2022-12-12 . www.marinespecies.org.
  2. Brandão, S.N.; Antonietto, L.S; Nery, D.G.; Santos, S.G.; Karanovic, I. (2023). World Ostracoda Database. Platycopida. Accessed at: https://www.marinespecies.org/ostracoda/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1612423. Retrieved 12 June 2023.