Chudoidea, Korshunova & Fletcher & Martynov, 2025

Superfamily Chudoidea superfam. nov.

( Figs 1, 2, 6; Tables 1–3)

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Diagnosis: Aeolidacean superfamily with triserial radula. Body considerably wide and massive. Notal edge completely reduced, dorsal part of the body smoothly transits to the lateral part. Ceratal rows distinct, regular, separate, moderate in number, not stalked. Rhinophores smooth to wrinkled. Anus partly mixed—pleuroproctic in a higher cleioproctic position, remarkably, in an extreme posterior body placement. Anterior foot corners present. No elaborate oral glands. Masticatory edges of jaws smooth. Radula formula 1.1.1. Triserial radula is remarkable with very massive lateral teeth. Central teeth square to triangular, with a strong non-compressed cusp. Both central and lateral teeth bear numerous fold-like, partly clustered denticles. Single distal receptaculum seminis present. Clasping organ in female part of reproductive system absent. Vas deferens long, convoluted, prostate non-distinct. Supplementary and accessory glands absent. Massive external permanent penial collar absent. Definite penis not detected.

Families included: Chudidae fam. nov..

Remarks: See under family Chudidae fam. nov..