A taxonomic review of the Leucothoidae (Crustacea: Amphipoda) 3078
Author
White, Kristine N.
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Zootaxa
2011
2011-10-28
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https://biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.3078.1.1
journal article
10.11646/zootaxa.3078.1.1
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Paranamixis excavatus
Ledoyer, 1978a
Paranamixis excavatus
Ledoyer, 1978a: 233
, fig. 14(I). —
Thomas, 1997: 85
.
Type locality and specimens.
Balaclava Reef,
20º5’S
57º30’30"E
.
Holotype
, anamorph male,
2.8 mm
.
Material examined.
No material available for examination. Diagnosis based on description by
Ledoyer (1978a)
.
Diagnosis.
Eye with reduced, scattered ocelli. Ventral keel subtriangular. Gnathopod 2 coxa anterodistal margin with sharp process; basis with serrate lateral ridge; propodus elongate with single tooth near insertion of dactylus. Uropods lacking spines.
Leucomorph
(juvenile/sexually dimorphic characters).
Unknown.
Habitat.
Habitat and depth not reported.
Host.
Unknown.
Distribution.
Indian Ocean:
Mauritius
(
Ledoyer 1978a
;
Thomas 1997
).