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
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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.