A new record of Aretes indicus (Coutiere 1903)(Alpheidae : Caridea) from northern Arabian Sea

The alpheid shrimp, Aretes indicus Coutiere, 1903 is reported for the first time at the northern Arabian Sea. The species is known to have a symbiotic relationship with the rock boring intertidal dwelling sea urchins. The present shrimps were found in an old undated sample which contained sea urchin...

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Published in:Arthropods 2021-12, Vol.10 (4), p.152-157
Main Author: Farhana Shafiq Ghory
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
aretes indicus
Arthropods
Cornea
Invertebrates
Marine invertebrates
new record
New records
northern arabian sea
Sea urchins
Shrimps
Symbionts
Teeth
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Summary:The alpheid shrimp, Aretes indicus Coutiere, 1903 is reported for the first time at the northern Arabian Sea. The species is known to have a symbiotic relationship with the rock boring intertidal dwelling sea urchins. The present shrimps were found in an old undated sample which contained sea urchin Echinometra mathaei. Apparently the shrimp was dislodged while transferring the sample from coast to the lab and during handling in preservation.
ISSN:2224-4255