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The ampeliscid amphipods of south-eastern Australia (Crustacea)

1985; Australian Museum; Volume: 36; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3853/j.0067-1975.36.1985.348

2201-4349

J. K. LOWRY, Gary C. B. Poore,

Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy

The ampeliscid amphipods of south-eastern Australia are studied in detail for the first time. The two known species, Ampelisca australis Haswell and A. acinaces Stebbing, are rediscovered, and 15 new species in the genera Ampelisca, Byblis and Haploops are described. These include Ampelisca ballina, A. bidura, A. calooma, A. dimboola, A. euroa, A. jingera, A. narooma, A. tilpa, A. foora, A. yuleba, Byblis bega, B. gerara, B. mildura, B. tinamba and Haploops oonah. A key is provided to the ampeliscid species of south-eastern Australia.