Tempotortus microcarpus
- Kingdom
- Microsynthera
- Phylum
- Plasticae
- Class
- Occlupanida
- Order
- Orthogonidectes
- Family
- Archignathidae
- Genus
- Tempotortus
- Species
- microcarpus
- External morphology
Incredibly small, Size 4mm x 6mm. Slight bulge around the aboral region.
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. Their small size and specific habitat make this a very rare and unusual member of the occlupanidae.