Philodinavus aussiensis

Taxonavigation

Taxonavigation: Bdelloida
Superregnum: Eukaryota Cladus: Unikonta Cladus: Opisthokonta Cladus: Holozoa Regnum: Animalia Subregnum: Eumetazoa Cladus: Bilateria Cladus: Nephrozoa Cladus: Protostomia Cladus: Spiralia Cladus: Platyzoa Phylum: Rotifera Classis: Bdelloidea Ordo: Bdelloida

Familia: Philodinavidae
Genus: Philodinavus
Species:Philodinavus aussiensis

Name

Philodinavus aussiensis Ricci, Shiel, Fontaneto & Melone, 2003

Type locality: Slippery Rock Creek, a tributary of the Kiewa River, Victoria, Australia.

Etymology: The species name aussiensis refers to the nickname for an Australian, Aussie.

References

• Ricci, C.; Shiel, R.; Fontaneto, D.; Melone, G. (2003): Bdelloid Rotifers Recorded from Australia with Description of Philodinavus aussiensis n.sp.. Zoologischer Anzeiger, 242 (3): 241–248. [1]