| Ref. | Description | Named Used | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 833 | Ruppert, E.E., R.S. Fox and R.D. Barnes 2004 Invertebrate Zoology. A functional evolutionary approach. 7th Ed. | Microcosmus hirsutus | |
| 3477 | MarineSpecies.org 2050 MarineSpecies.org. | Microcosmus hirsutus | |
| 3651 | Millar, R.H. 1982 The marine fauna of New Zealand: Ascidiacea. | Microcosmus hirsutus | 9 |