Considerations on the taxonomy of the Phylum Tardigrada.

An analysis of the taxonomy of the Tardigrada is offered, based on the latest checklist version. A total of 1167 species from 113 genera were counted, but marine species are misrepresented on account of being understudied. Moreover, many poor descriptions and synonyms remain in this constantly growing list. We advocate more accurate future taxonomic work, aiming for an official list of species that better represents true values of biodiversity.

Related Organizations

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Italy
University of Lisbon
Portugal

Keywords

Tardigrada, Animals, Biodiversity, Taxonomy

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