Potamodrilus

Potamodrilidae is a family of meiofaunal annelids, monotypically containing only the genus Potamodrilus.

Potamodrilus
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Annelida
Class: Polychaeta
Order: incertae sedis
Family: Potamodrilidae
Genus: Potamodrilus
Lastochkin, 1935
Species
  • Potamodrilus fluviatilus
  • Potamodrilus rivularis

Potamodrialidae is the sister group to Aeolosomatidae, by all accounts. Beyond that, its phylogenetic position is uncertain.

The species of this genus are found in Europe.

Species:

  • Potamodrilus fluviatilus (Lastockin, 1935)
  • Potamodrilus rivularis Lastočkin, 1935
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