Ampithoidae (Crustacea, Amphipoda) from New Zealand

Ampithoidae (Crustacea, Amphipoda) from New Zealand

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 m...

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Main Authors: Rachael A. Peart, Anne-Nina Lörz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2018-01-01
Series:ZooKeys
Online Access:https://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=14052
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spelling doaj-657f7a227bc84b318ee692632c55b5292020-11-24T23:33:59ZengPensoft PublishersZooKeys1313-29891313-29702018-01-01733254810.3897/zookeys.733.1405214052 Ampithoidae (Crustacea, Amphipoda) from New ZealandRachael A. Peart0Anne-Nina Lörz1UnaffiliatedZoologisches Institut und Museum 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. https://zookeys.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=14052
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description 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.
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