Chorizococcus McKenzie

Type species.

Chorizococcus wilkeyi McKenzie, by original designation.

Genus diagnosis.

(adapted from Williams, 2004). Body of adult female membranous, varying in shape from elongate oval with almost parallel sides, to broadly oval. With 1-5 pairs of cerarii present on posterior segments of abdomen and sometimes a pair on head also, each cerarius bearing 2 conical setae; auxiliary setae absent from cerarii anterior to anal lobe pair. Oral rim ducts, sometimes of 2 sizes, present on dorsum and frequently also on venter. Oral collar tubular ducts usually present, at least on venter; if present on dorsum, then restricted to margins. Antennae each normally with 7 or 8 segments. Legs well developed, with translucent pores usually present, at least on hind coxae. Claw normally stout, without a denticle. Tarsal digitules minutely knobbed. Multilocular disc pores present on venter, rarely found on dorsum. Circulus present or absent, when present usually divided by an intersegmental line. Anal ring normal, bearing 6 setae. Anterior and posterior ostioles present.