Journal Article
A new genus of aquatic cave-dwelling isopod from Namibia (Crustacea: Isopoda: Asellota)
Kensley, B.
Record Number:
4357
Year:
1995
Journal:
Cimbebsaia
Pages:
1-15
Volume:
14
Abstract:
A new genus Namibianira, represented by four new species, N. aigamasensis, N.
dracohalitus, N. arnhemensis, and N. aikabensis is diagnosed. The new genus is
intermediate between Protojanira and Protojaniroides and is characterized by
the possession of ambulatory first pereopods, and a reduced molar process of the
mandible. The new species are the first record of cavernicolous freshwater isopods
from Namibia.
Times Cited:
1
Relevent Species: