Collation of marine fauna records between 1848 and 1977 by taxonomic group experts. Phyla and other groups that were not included in the lists were: Ctenophora (Comb-jellies / sea gooseberries) Platyhelminthes (Flatworms) Nematoda (Roundworms) Gastrotricha (Hairworms) Rotifera (Wheel animals) Nermertea (Ribbon worms) Cephalorhyncha Echiura (Spoon worms) Sipuncula (Peanut worms) Chaetognatha (Arrow worms) Phoronida (Horseshoe worms) Entoprocta (Goblet worms / Kamptozoans) Brachiopoda (Lampshells) Arthropoda: Crustacea: Cirripedia (barnacles) were not listed. Chordata: Mammalia (seals, whales and dolphins) were not listed.
