A new species of Haploops (Amphipoda, Ampeliscidae) from the Bay of Fundy

Haploops fundiensis n. sp. is described and figured in immature and mature life-history stages, inclusive of the pelagic male, from samples taken at 80 m in the Bay of Fundy. Taxonomic affinities and distinguishing characteristics of H. fundiensis n. sp. are discussed and a key is provided for disti...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Canadian Journal of Zoology
Main Authors: Wildish, D. J., Dickinson, J. J.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1982
Subjects:
Animal Science and Zoology
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Arctic
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z82-133
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z82-133
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Summary:Haploops fundiensis n. sp. is described and figured in immature and mature life-history stages, inclusive of the pelagic male, from samples taken at 80 m in the Bay of Fundy. Taxonomic affinities and distinguishing characteristics of H. fundiensis n. sp. are discussed and a key is provided for distinguishing the presently known species of Haploops from the northwestern Atlantic and Arctic regions.

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