Bryodelphax meronensis

Bryodelphax meronensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Tardigrada
Class: Heterotardigrada
Order: Echiniscoidea
Family: Echiniscidae
Genus: Bryodelphax
Species: Bryodelphax meronensis
Pilato, Lisi & Binda 2010

Bryodelphax meronensis is a species of tardigrade in the genus Bryodelphax which belongs to the family family Echiniscidae. The species is endemic to Israel and is founded in the area of Mount Meron.[1] The species was named by Paulo Fontoura, Giovanni Pilato and Oscar Lisi in 2011. The specific name comes from the location where it was discovered.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Pilato, Lisi & Binda, no 2665, p. 1-28.

Further reading

  • Pilato, Lisi & Binda, 2010: "Tardigrades of Israel with description of four new species". Zootaxa.


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