Myrrhinidae
family of molluscs
The Myrrhinidae is a family of aeolid nudibranchs. They are marine gastropod molluscs.
Taxonomy
DNA studies found the Facelinidae to be polyphyletic and this family was brought back into use to partially resolve that situation.
According to Korshunova and colleagues (2025), the following genera are recognised in the family Myrrhinidae:
Dondice Er. Marcus, 1958
Godiva Macnae, 1954
Hermissenda Bergh, 1879
Nanuca Er. Marcus, 1957
Nemesignis Furfaro & Mariottini, 2021
Phyllodesmium Ehrenberg, 1831
References
External links
Bergh, L.S.R., 1905. [https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/11650714 Die Opisthobranchiata der Siboga-expedition. Siboga-Expeditie. 50: 1–248, pls 1-20, page(s): 226]
Bouchet, P. & Rocroi, J.-P. (2005). Classification and nomenclator of gastropod families.
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