Author(s): Kristine White | James Reimer
Journal: ZooKeys
ISSN 1313-2989
Volume: 163;
Start page: 13;
Date: 2012;
Original page
Keywords: Leucothoidae | Ryukyu | Okinawa | Japan | new species | commensal | Leucothoe amamiensis | Leucothoe elegans | Leucothoe nathani | Leucothoe obuchii | Leucothoe trulla | Leucothoe vulgaris | Paranamixis thomasi
ABSTRACT
Commensal leucothoid amphipods have been collected from the branchial chambers of their ascidian hosts throughout the Ryukyu Archipelago, Japan. Seven new species are described in two genera with valuable location data and host records. An identification key to ascidian-dwelling Leucothoidae of the Ryukyu Archipelago is provided.
Journal: ZooKeys
ISSN 1313-2989
Volume: 163;
Start page: 13;
Date: 2012;
Original page
Keywords: Leucothoidae | Ryukyu | Okinawa | Japan | new species | commensal | Leucothoe amamiensis | Leucothoe elegans | Leucothoe nathani | Leucothoe obuchii | Leucothoe trulla | Leucothoe vulgaris | Paranamixis thomasi
ABSTRACT
Commensal leucothoid amphipods have been collected from the branchial chambers of their ascidian hosts throughout the Ryukyu Archipelago, Japan. Seven new species are described in two genera with valuable location data and host records. An identification key to ascidian-dwelling Leucothoidae of the Ryukyu Archipelago is provided.
