Macrothricidae

Macrothricidae
Lathonura rectirostris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Branchiopoda
Order: Anomopoda
Family: Macrothricidae
Norman & Brady, 1867

Macrothricidae is a family of anomopods in the order Diplostraca. There are about 17 genera and at least 80 described species in Macrothricidae.[1][2][3][4]

ITIS Taxonomic note:[2]

  • Based on "prevailing use," as permitted under the ICZN (1999), Martin & Davis retain the traditional spelling Macrothricidae over the 'correct' spelling (Macrotrichidae).[2]
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  2. ^ a b c "Macrothricidae Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
  3. ^ "Macrothricidae Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-02-23.
  4. ^ "Browse Macrothricidae". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-02-23.