Ampithoidae (Crustacea, Amphipoda) from New Zealand
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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 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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عنوان ژورنال: ZooKeys
سال: 2018
ISSN: 1313-2970,1313-2989
DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.733.14052