Syncarida

In today's world, Syncarida is a recurring theme that has caught the attention of millions of people around the world. Its relevance has transcended borders and its impact has been felt in various areas. Since its emergence, Syncarida has aroused the interest of experts and fans alike, generating debates, research and reflections that seek to understand its meaning and influence on society. Over time, Syncarida has become a phenomenon that leaves no one indifferent, challenging established perceptions and beliefs. In this article, we will closely explore the impact of Syncarida in different contexts and the implications it has on everyday life.

Syncarida
Koonunga cursor
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Subclass: Eumalacostraca
Superorder: Syncarida
Packard, 1885
Orders

Syncarida is a superorder of crustaceans, comprising the two extant orders Anaspidacea and Bathynellacea,[1][2] and the extinct order Palaeocaridacea.[3]

Taxonomy

Fifty-nine living genera are known, in six families:[4]

Anaspidacea Calman, 1904
Bathynellacea Chappuis, 1915
A photo of an Anaspides syncaridan in an alpine pool, viewed from the side showing details of appendages
Anaspides in an alpine pool

References

  1. ^ "Syncarida". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved August 16, 2007.
  2. ^ Todd Haney (2004). "Classification". Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Retrieved August 8, 2007.
  3. ^ A. I. Camacho & A. G. Valdecasas (2008). "Global diversity of syncarids (Syncarida; Crustacea) in freshwater". In E. V. Balian; C. Lévêque; H. Segers & K. Martens (eds.). Freshwater Animal Diversity Assessment. Developments in Hydrobiology. Vol. 198. Springer. pp. 257–266. doi:10.1007/978-1-4020-8259-7_28.
  4. ^ Estela C. Lopretto & Juan J. Morrone (1998). "Anaspidacea, Bathynellacea (Crustacea, Syncarida), generalised tracks, and the biogeographical relationships of South America". Zoologica Scripta. 27 (4): 311–318. doi:10.1111/j.1463-6409.1998.tb00463.x.
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