Acanthonotozomellidae

Acanthonotozomellidae is a family of amphipod crustaceans. A new species was recently discovered deep in Drake Passage, with small teeth covering its body. Three genera and seven species are currently recognized.

Acanthonotozomellidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Crustacea
Class: Malacostraca
Superorder: Peracarida
Order: Amphipoda
Suborder: Gammaridea
Superfamily: Iphimedioidea
Family: Acanthonotozomellidae
Coleman & Barnard, 1991

Genera

  • Acanthonotozomella
  • Acanthonotozomoides
  • Amatiquakius

References

  • Horton, T.; De Broyer, C. (2014). Acanthonotozomellidae Coleman & Barnard, 1991. In: Horton, T.; Lowry, J. & De Broyer, C. (2013 onwards) World Amphipoda Database. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species. Accessed 2014-06-15


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