Salariidae

Salariidae is a family-name that has appeared in the scientific literature for several distinct animal groups, and does not denote a single, universally recognized modern clade. The use of the name has varied across historical classifications and across different phyla, leading to multiple, unrelated taxonomic applications.

The etymology of Salariidae commonly traces to a genus such as Salaria or Salaria, from which some authors formed the family name. Because the term has been deployed in separate lineages, the exact composition—genera and species included—has differed depending on the author and the taxonomic framework in use at the time.

In contemporary classifications, Salariidae is often treated as obsolete or as a junior synonym of another, better-established family within the respective group. Some sources retain Salariidae only for a narrow, historical context, while others replace it with a different family name altogether. The status of Salariidae therefore depends on the taxonomic group being considered (for example, marine invertebrates, mollusks, or other non-marine groups in older literature).

For accurate and current information, researchers should consult the taxon-specific databases and primary literature relevant to the organism in question. Widely used resources include the World Register of Marine Species for marine taxa, ITIS for broader taxonomic coverage, and Fossilworks for fossil groups.

See also: Taxonomic nomenclature; List of biological families; Salaria (genus).

References: World Register of Marine Species; ITIS; Fossilworks.