Titaniloricus

Titaniloricus is a genus of small marine animal in the phylum Loricifera.

[2] The generic name is derived from the Latin words titanis (meaning giant) and titanes (rare), in reference to the relatively large size of the larvae in this genus compared to other Loricifera, and their rarity (the taxon is not known from elsewhere than its type locality).

The introvert is retracted, the thorax is long and extendable, with many foldable cuticular plates.

[1] The type series was collected with a multi-corer from stations at 5,389–5,427 m (17,680–17,805 ft) depth.

The samples represent the upper 5 cm of the bottom substrate, well-oxygenated mud.