Bryodelphax meronensis

Bryodelphax meronensis is a species of tardigrade in the genus Bryodelphax which belongs to the family Echiniscidae. The species is endemic to Israel and is found in the area of Mount Meron.[1] The species was first described by Giovanni Pilato, Oscar Lisi and Maria Grazia Binda in 2011. The specific name comes from the location where it was discovered.[1]

Bryodelphax meronensis
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Bryodelphax meronensis

Pilato, Lisi & Binda 2010

References

  1. Pilato, Lisi & Binda (2010). "Tardigrades of Israel with description of four new species" (PDF). Zootaxa. 2665: 1–28.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
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