A new species of Leucothoid Amphipod, Anamixis bananarama, sp. n., from Shallow Coral Reefs in French Polynesia (Crustacea, Amphipoda, Leucothoidae)
2011
A New Species of Leucothoid Amphipod from French Polynesia
Sample size: 9
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): James Darwin Thomas, Traudl Krapp-Schickel
Primary Institution: Nova Oceanographic Center, Dania, Florida, USA
Conclusion
The study describes a new species of amphipod, Anamixis bananarama, distinguished by unique morphological features.
Supporting Evidence
- Anamixis bananarama is the second species in its genus to have vestigial first gnathopods.
- The species was collected from shallow back reef environments in Moorea, French Polynesia.
- Unique morphological features were documented, including the structure of the second gnathopod.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new tiny shrimp that lives in coral reefs and has some unusual body parts that help it survive.
Methodology
Specimens were collected by snorkeling and SCUBA, processed in the lab, and analyzed morphologically and molecularly.
Limitations
Specific host associations were not documented, and the study may not represent the full diversity of the group.
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