| Symbion pandora Funch & Kristensen, 1995 | Accepted name (WoRMs) |
| Status | senior synonym, original combination |
| ICZN valid name | Yes |
| Status ref. | Funch, P. and R.M. Kristensen, 1995 |
| Comment | |
| Etymology of Generic name | 'syn' and 'bios' (Greek), i.e., together with and living, in reference to intimate life with its crustacean host. |
| Etymology of specific name | Named after Pandora's box due to its feeding stage consisting of an inner bud and a Pandora larvae with a miniature feeding stage, reminiscent of the box. |