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Natatolana

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Natatolana
N. borealis as Cirolana borealis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Order: Isopoda
Family: Cirolanidae
Genus: Natatolana
Bruce, 1981

Natatolana is a genus of crustaceans in the family Cirolanidae, first described by Niel L. Bruce in 1981.[1][2] The type species is Cirolana hirtipes Milne Edwards, 1840.[2][3]

It is found at depths of about 200 m, in waters off the coasts of all Australian states, and also the Australian territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands.[3]

Species

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WoRMS lists over 70 species:[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Natatolana Bruce, 1981". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  2. ^ a b Niel L. Bruce (1981). "Cirolanidae (Crustacea : Isopoda) of Australia: diagnoses of Cirolana Leach, Metacirolana Nierstrasz, Neocirolana Hale, Anopsilana Paulian & Debouteville, and three new genera—Natatolana, Politolana and Cartetolana". Marine and Freshwater Research. 32 (6): 945-966 [957]. doi:10.1071/MF9810945. ISSN 1323-1650. Wikidata Q54555258.
  3. ^ a b "Australian Faunal Directory: Natatolana". Australian Faunal Directory. Australian Government. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
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