Notoscolex tasmani
Taxonavigation
edit| Taxonavigation: Lumbricina |
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Superregnum: Eukaryota |
Familia: Megascolecidae
Genus: Notoscolex
Species: Notoscolex tasmani
Name
edit- Notoscolex tasmani (Lee, 1959)
- Authority for current placement: Blakemore, 2011: 36 ('comb. n.'), 38, 39 ('Having non-tubular prostates qualifies this taxon as a new combination in Notoscolex. The remote chance it acquires extra setae posteriorly after cut would permit it in Anisochaeta. Penial setae are unusual for New Zealand Megascolecidae, but it is interesting that they do not correspond well to the length of the spermathecal diverticula (see Blakemore 2000c; 2008). Further investigation is required for confirmation')
- undisputed by all subsequent authorities
- Original combination: Megascolides tasmani
- Authority for current placement: Blakemore, 2011: 36 ('comb. n.'), 38, 39 ('Having non-tubular prostates qualifies this taxon as a new combination in Notoscolex. The remote chance it acquires extra setae posteriorly after cut would permit it in Anisochaeta. Penial setae are unusual for New Zealand Megascolecidae, but it is interesting that they do not correspond well to the length of the spermathecal diverticula (see Blakemore 2000c; 2008). Further investigation is required for confirmation')
References
edit- Blakemore, R.J. 2011. Further records of non-cryptic New Zealand earthworms. ZooKeys 160: 23–46. DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.160.2354 Reference page.
- Lee, K.E. 1959: The earthworm fauna of New Zealand. New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research bulletin, (130)