Redescriptions of Cymodocella tubicauda Pfeffer 1887 and Exosphaeroma gigas (Leach 1818) (Crustacea, Isopoda, Sphaeromatidae)

Detailed redescriptions of the poorly known isopods Cymodocella tubicauda Pfeffer 1887 and Exosphaeroma gigas (Leach 1818) are presented in order to allow easier identification of these two species. Similarities to and differences from other species of the genus are discussed.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Antarctic Science
Main Authors: Brandt, Angelika, Wägele, J. W.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1989
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0954102089000325
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0954102089000325
Description
Summary:Detailed redescriptions of the poorly known isopods Cymodocella tubicauda Pfeffer 1887 and Exosphaeroma gigas (Leach 1818) are presented in order to allow easier identification of these two species. Similarities to and differences from other species of the genus are discussed.