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Issue: Vol. 2655 No. 1: 25 Oct. 2010
Type: Articles
Published: 2010-10-25
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.2655.1.3
Page range: 52–56
Abstract views: 32
PDF downloaded: 1

The discovery of Microniphargus leruthi Schellenberg, 1934 (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Niphargidae) in Britain and its distribution in the British Isles

No.1, The Linhay, North Kenwood Farm, Oxton, Nr Kenton, Devon, EX6 8EX, United Kingdom
Freshwater Biological Association, The Ferry Landing, Far Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LP, United Kingdom
Crustacea Microniphargus Amphipoda discovery distribution British Isles

Abstract

Salient taxonomic characters of Microniphargus leruthi Schellenberg, 1934 are given and figured together with some new observations and an account of its discovery in Britain. The current known distribution of this species within the British Isles is presented.

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