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]

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

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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