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Genus Xandarasterope Kornicker, 1996

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Genus Xandarasterope Kornicker, 1996

 

Introduction

Two new species were described in this genus, with setae between the furcal claws. This is similar to Dolasterope, however that genus has numerous filaments on the s- seta. The type species is Xandarasterope storthynx Kornicker, 1996 (Kornicker and Poore 1996).

 

Distribution

Extra Distribution Information

New South Wales, off Nowra.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.
IBRA and IMCRA regions (map not available)
drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones (map not available)

IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

  • Australia
    • 200 mile fishing zone: SE oceanic

Distribution References

Diagnosis

Rostrum overhanging lower edge of incisure at inner end of incisure. First antenna: sensory bristle of 5th segment of adult female with 1 short proximal filament and 6 long terminal filaments. d- and e-bristles of 8th segment well developed, filament-like, almost equi-length, both with parallel sides and blunt tips. Mandibula: exopod about half length of dorsal margin of 1st segment. Dorsal margin of 2nd endopodal segment with lateral bristle (e-bristle) between b- and c-bristles. Maxilla: exopod absent. 1st endopodal segment with 1 alpha-bristle and 1 beta-bristle. 2nd endopodal segment with 1 terminal bristle. Furca: each lamella trapezoidal in shape and with slender bristles between and slightly lateral to main claws.

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
28-Mar-2012 28-Mar-2012 MODIFIED
30-Mar-2010 MODIFIED