Emschermann, P. (1972). Loxokalypus socialis gen. et sp. nov. (Kamptozoa, Loxokalypodidae fam. nov.), ein neuer Kamptozoensystematik. Mar. Biol. 12: 237-254.
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Emschermann, P.
1972
Loxokalypus socialis gen. et sp. nov. (Kamptozoa, Loxokalypodidae fam. nov.), ein neuer Kamptozoensystematik.
Mar. Biol.
12: 237-254.
Publication
Loxokalypus socialis is a new type of Kamptozoa (Entoprocta) native to the Northern Pacific Ocean. In zooid morphology and in its larval form, it resembles the solitary loxosomatids; however, in the fact that it buds at the zooid stalk and builds small colonies, it resembles the colonial Entoprocta. It should be classified in its own new family (Loxokalypodidae) and in a new suborder (Astolonata) of the colony-building Kamptozoa (order: Coloniales). Because of the discovery of Loxokalypus, the criteria defining the families of Entoprocta should be revised. The taxonomy of this group is critically examined, and a new approach proposed to the taxonomy of Kamptozoa consistent with phylogeny. Revised criteria, in harmony with operative phylogenetic considerations, and a key for all known families and genera are presented. It is proposed that illustrations for new descriptions of entoprocts should be standardized, and that the use of microphotos for this purpose be made obligatory.
