S. De Grave (2000)

A new Philocheras species (Decapoda, Crangonidae) from Hansa Bay, Papua New Guinea

Hydrobiologia, 432(1-3):49-56.

Abstract

A new species of crangonid shrimp, Philocheras wilkinsae (Decapoda, Crangonidae) is described from Hansa Bay, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. The new species belongs to the japonicus group, and can be distinguished from the other members of this group by carapace dentition and carination. The pleopod structure is unique in the genus.

Keywords

Crangonidae, Decapoda, new species, Papua New Guinea, Philocheras

Note

WOS:000089348100005

Identifiers

DOI: 10.1023/A:1004081305498
ISSN: 0018-8158

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