Welcome to the Cumacean Page
Cyclaspis candida Zimmer, 1921, subadult male
This page contains
information on systematics, ecology, and biogeography of the cumaceans of the
World. It is one part of a
PEET
project (Partnerships for
Enhancing Expertise in Taxonomy) funded by the Systematic
Biology Program of the United States
National Science Foundation.
Presented here is a key to the eight recognized families of Order Cumacea, illustrations
of members of each family, results from recent study, and a detailed database providing information
on approximately 1200 species. Throughout the project (and beyond),
additional taxa will be added and the database modified. In addition,
we will report progress on our systematic studies including new collections and
comparative molecular and morphological analysis. Links to additional
resources on cumaceans (and crustaceans) are provided. To effectively
use the pages and database files, see the notes below.
INFORMATION ON CUMACEANS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
KEY TO THE FAMILIES
FAMILY DIAGNOSES AND DATABASES
REFERENCES
PEET COLECTION LOCALITIES
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENY
KEY TO THE GENERA OF BODOTRIIDAE
Information on usage
Some of the database files presented are large; before viewing them, you may wish to
assign additional RAM to your browser and/or establish a virtual memory
disk partition.
To download ZIPPED Excel database files, configure
your browser to save, rather than display, files with a ".zip"
extension.
to "save".
To obtain additional information about this NSF PEET Cumacean project
or to provide feedback, please contact
Irv Kornfield irvk@maine.edu or
Les Watling watling@maine.edu.
Last updated April 15, 2001.
This page was originally created
with the help of Alex Parker
and Emily Kornfield.