Helicogenys voluta

“Spiral twisted-cheek”
Kingdom
Microsynthera
Phylum
Plasticae
Class
Occlupanida
Order
Orthogonidectes
Family
Archignathidae
Genus
Helicogenys
Species
H. voluta
External morphology

Thin processes on oral and aboral edge. 25.8 mm x 21.5 mm.

This incredibly specialized Archignathid possesses an oral groove like no other; One oral hook is thick and stunted, while the one opposite is caved in sharply upward. Meanwhile, its oral groove is shrunken and curled to one side. According to its discoverer S. Nottingham, these occlupanids are only found attached to rubber bands of produce, not baked goods. No other location data present, presumed to be found in the New South Wales region of Australia. The lack of any dential processes places it firmly under the Archignathidae, but it is possibly a Family unique to itself. It is hoped more species (and specimens) can be made available to scientific analysis.