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Published: 2009-10-08
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Urohaustoriidae

National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), Private Bag 14901, Kilbirnie, Wellington, New Zealand
Crustacea Amphipoda Urohaustoriidae Great Barrier Reef Australia taxonomy new species Tottungus solivagus Urohaustorius drummondae

Abstract

The family Urohaustoriidae Barnard & Drummond, from the Great Barrier Reef was examined. Two species in separate genera were recorded. Both species, Tottungus solivagus and Urohaustorius drummondae are new to science.

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