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Ampithoidae (Crustacea, Amphipoda) from New Zealand.


ABSTRACT: Ampithoidae is a family of marine Amphipoda with approximately 230 species, belonging to 16 genera. The family has a worldwide distribution as algal dwellers. So far only five species are known from New Zealand. Recent collections and examination of historic collection material added two new species, which are described herein. An overview of and a key to the New Zealand Ampithoidae is provided.

SUBMITTER: Peart RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5799742 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Ampithoidae (Crustacea, Amphipoda) from New Zealand.

Peart Rachael A RA   Lörz Anne-Nina AN  

ZooKeys 20180126 733


Ampithoidae is a family of marine Amphipoda with approximately 230 species, belonging to 16 genera. The family has a worldwide distribution as algal dwellers. So far only five species are known from New Zealand. Recent collections and examination of historic collection material added two new species, which are described herein. An overview of and a key to the New Zealand Ampithoidae is provided. ...[more]

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