New species and records of anthuridean isopod crustaceans from the Indian Ocean Author Kensley, B. Author Schotte, M. text Journal of Natural History 2000 34 2057 2121 journal article 1464-5262 Genus Heptanthura Kensley, 1978b Heptanthura Kensley, 1978b: 775 . Diagnosis . Eyes present. Mandibular palp of three articles, or absent. Maxillipedal palp of ®ve articles, terminal article small; endite lacking. Pereopod 7, carpus with anterior margin much shorter than posterior; two stiOE, fringed, anterodistal setae on propodus. Pleopod 1, both rami forming operculum. Uropodal exopod having strong distodorsal spike-like lobe. Telson lacking statocyst. Etymology . The speci®c name derives from the Andaman Sea.