Fritillariidae Explained

Fritillariidae is a family of tunicates belonging to the order Copelata.^[1]

Genera

Fritillariidae comprises three genera, divided into two subfamilies. While the trunk anatomy differs between the genera, they share a similar arrangement of house-producing cells (oikoplasts) over the midline of the pharyngeal trunk, distinguishing them from the Oikopleuridae.^[2]

• Appendiculariinae Seeliger, 1895
  • Appendicularia Fol, 1874
• Fritillariinae Seeliger, 1895
  • Fritillaria Fol, 1872
  • Tectillaria Lohmann, 1926

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fritillariidae . www.gbif.org . 29 May 2021 . en.
2. Laboratory study of Fritillaria lifecycle reveals key morphogenetic events leading to genus-specific anatomy. Frontiers in Zoology. Simon. Henriet. Anne. Aasjord. Daniel. Chourrout. 19. 28 October 2022.