Galathea bidens Baba, 1988

Galathea bidens Baba, 1988: 71, figs 28, 29 (between Cebu and Bohol, 265 m).— Baba, 2005: 243 (key, synonymies).—Baba et al., 2008: 66 (compilation).— Poore et al., 2011: 332, pl. 10D–E (color photo, Philippines).

Material examined. Mariana Islands: Guam Island, Agat Bay, 9 March 2000: 1 M 4.3 mm (UF3170).

Solomon Islands. SALOMON 1, Stn CP1802, 9°31.1'S, 160°35.0'E, 245–269 m, 2 October 2001: 1 M 4.0 mm (MNHN-IU-2013-8302).

Remarks. The specimens examined agree quite well with the original description, but the flexor margin of the Mxp3 merus has three spines (two in the types). No genetic data are available.

Distribution. Philippines, Mariana Islands, Solomon Islands, 245– 269 m.