Porcellidiidae Explained

Porcellidiidae is a family of copepods belonging to the order Harpacticoida.^[1]

Genera

Genera accepted on WoRMS as of October 2023:^[2]

• Brevifrons Harris V.A., 1994
• Cereudorsum Harris V.A., 2014
• Clavigofera Harris V.A. & Iwasaki, 1996
• Clunia Harris V.A., 2014
• Dilatatiocauda Harris V.A., 2002
• Geddesia Harris V.A., 2014
• Kensakia Harris V.A. & Iwasaki, 1997
• Kioloaria Harris V.A., 1994
• Kushia Harris V.A. & Iwasaki, 1996
• Mucrorostrum Harris V.A. & Iwasaki, 1997
• Murramia Huys, 2016
• Porcellidium Claus, 1860
• Porcelloides Harris V.A., 2014
• Ravania Harris V.A., 2014
• Synurus Harris V.A., 2014
• Tectacingulum Huys, 2009

Notes and References

1. Web site: Porcellidiidae . www.gbif.org . 5 June 2021 . en.
2. Walter, T.C.; Boxshall, G. (2023). World of Copepods Database. Porcellidiidae Boeck, 1865. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=115173 on 2023-10-30