Notahypsibius, Tumanov, 2020

Tumanov, Denis V., 2020, Integrative redescription of Hypsibius pallidoides Pilato et al., 2011 (Eutardigrada: Hypsibioidea) with the erection of a new genus and discussion on the phylogeny of Hypsibiidae, European Journal of Taxonomy 681, pp. 1-37 : 22

Genus Notahypsibius gen. nov.

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Type species

Hypsibius pallidoides Pilato, Kiosya, Lisi, Inshina & Biserov, 2011

Diagnosis

Hypsibiidae with Ramazzottius -like claws and completely rigid buccal tube. Apophyses for the insertion of the stylet muscles asymmetrical, dorsal AISM shorter and higher than ventral, with thickened anterior margin. Pharynx with two elongated macroplacoids and minute dot-like septulum. Cephalic elliptical organs present. Rugose cuticular sculpture. Eggs laid within the exuvium (or freely?), chorion with developed pillar-like internal structure visible in LM.

Etymology

The name refers to the phylogenetic position of the new genus, the type species of which was originally described as belonging to genus Hypsibius , but according to the phylogenetic analysis, definitely is “not a Hypsibius ”.

Genus composition (three species)