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A new species of Ampelisca Krøyer, 1842 (Amphipoda, Ampeliscidae) from Potiguar Basin, Brazil

  • 0Universidade Federal de Pernambuco; Museu de Oceanografia Prof. Petrônio Alves Coelho; Laboratório de Carcinologia. Avenida Arquitetura; s/n; Cidade Universitária; 50740-550; Recife; PE; Brazil.. romulo.falcao@ufpe.br.
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April 2, 2025

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April 2, 2025

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Summary

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A new crustacean species, Ampelisca milenae, was discovered in Brazil. This finding expands the known biodiversity of marine amphipods in the Potiguar Basin.

Area Of Science

  • Marine Biology
  • Crustacean Taxonomy
  • Biodiversity Studies

Background

  • The Ampeliscidae family comprises deep-sea amphipods crucial to marine ecosystems.
  • Previous surveys in the Potiguar Basin have not fully documented its amphipod diversity.
  • Accurate species identification is vital for ecological assessments.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To describe a new species of Ampelisca from the Potiguar Basin.
  • To differentiate the new species from closely related taxa.
  • To provide an updated identification key for Brazilian Ampeliscidae.

Main Methods

  • Morphological analysis of collected specimens.
  • Comparative analysis with existing species descriptions, particularly Ampelisca romigi.
  • Development of a dichotomous key for Brazilian Ampeliscidae.

Main Results

  • A new species, Ampelisca milenae sp. nov., is formally described.
  • Key diagnostic features distinguishing A. milenae from A. romigi are detailed (e.g., antennal length, urosomite 1 carina, uropod 3 structure).
  • The species was found at depths between 168 and 186 meters.

Conclusions

  • Ampelisca milenae sp. nov. represents a new addition to the marine fauna of Brazil.
  • The updated key aids in the identification of amphipods in Brazilian waters.
  • This discovery underscores the importance of continued exploration in the Potiguar Basin.