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Tempotortus pirataludicrum
“Pirate’s toy time twister”- Kingdom
- Microsynthera
- Phylum
- Plasticae
- Class
- Occlupanida
- Order
- Orthogonidectes
- Family
- Archignathidae
- Genus
- Tempotortus
- Species
- pirataludicrum
- External morphology
Incredibly small, Size 4mm X 6mm. Slight bulge around the aboral region. Shallow oral groove.
The smallest occlupanids yet known, genus Tempotortus inhabit a very specialized niche. They are only found wedged upon the knob used to wind European analog watches. This specimen was discovered at a toy store by a pirate. With a beard.