Thailandorchestia rhizophila sp. nov., a new genus and species of driftwood hopper (Crustacea, Amphipoda, Protorchestiidae) from Thailand

During a scientific survey, a new genus of driftwood hopper was found in mangrove roots in Ko Kut District, Trat Province, Thailand. We placed this new genus, Thailandorchestia gen. nov. , within the family Protorchestiidae. The new genus can be distinguished from the remaining genera by uropod 1 ou...

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Published in:ZooKeys 2022-05, Vol.1099, p.139-153
Main Authors: Wongkamhaeng, Koraon, Dumrongrojwattana, Pongrat, Sumitrakij, Ratchaneewarn, Keetapithchayakul, Tosaphol Saetung
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Language:English
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Summary:During a scientific survey, a new genus of driftwood hopper was found in mangrove roots in Ko Kut District, Trat Province, Thailand. We placed this new genus, Thailandorchestia gen. nov. , within the family Protorchestiidae. The new genus can be distinguished from the remaining genera by uropod 1 outer ramus with robust setae, uropod 2 outer ramus without robust setae, and pereopod 7 basis without a posterodistal lobe. The type species of Thailandorchestia gen. nov. , Thailandorchestia rhizophila sp. nov. , is described herein, and an updated key to the genera of the family Protorchestiidae is provided.
ISSN:1313-2989
1313-2970
DOI:10.3897/zookeys.1099.82949