DESMOSOMATINAE Hessler, 1970
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https://doi.org/ 10.1080/00222930152667131 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03E1535B-FFA2-245D-3F4C-5496FD12FF1A |
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Felipe |
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DESMOSOMATINAE Hessler, 1970 |
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SUBFAMILY DESMOSOMATINAE Hessler, 1970 View in CoL
Diagnosis. Desmosomatidae with ®rst pereopod similar in size and structure to the second pereopod or smaller, with reduced setation. Propodus of the ®rst pereopod more slender than that of second pereopod. Anterior pereopods with slender and elongate ischium, carpus and propodus. First and second pereonites subequal, except in species with specialized ®rst pereopod when ®rst pereonite is smaller.
Remarks. This subfamily is clearly distinguished from the subfamily
Eugerdellatinae by the more slender ®rst pereopod.
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