New species of Ampithoe Leach, 1814 from Todos-os-Santos Bay, Bahia State, Brazil
In: Journal of Natural History. Taylor & Francis: London. ISSN 0022-2933; e-ISSN 1464-5262, more
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Taxa > Species > New taxa > New species
Ampithoe Leach, 1814 [WoRMS]
Marine/Coastal |
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Ampithoe olokumae sp. n.; taxonomic key; South Atlantic Ocean |
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- Alves, J.
- Neves, E.G.
- Johnsson, R.
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| Abstract |
Ampithoe is one of the most diverse genera of Ampithoidae, commonly found in shallow waters associated with algae. This genus is distinguished by the absence of antenna 1 accessory flagellum, pereopods 5–7 not prehensile and uropod 1 spur absent. From Brazil, only four species are hitherto known, which are A. thaix, A. robustimana, A. ramondi and A. marcuzzii. In the present study, we describe a new species of Ampithoe from Todos-os-Santos Bay, Northeastern Brazil, found associated with the sponge Clathria. The new species is unique by showing mandibular palp thin and reduced, male gnathopod 1 propodus palm very short and setose, male gnathopod 2 propodus palm acute, with a tooth near hinge of dactylus. A taxonomic key to Ampithoe of the world is provided. |
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