Ampithoidae (Crustacea, Amphipoda) from New Zealand
Rachael A Peart1, Anne-Nina Lörz2
1P.O. Box 14901, Kilbirnie, Wellington, 6241, New Zealand.
Zookeys
|February 9, 2018
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.
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