Brief Summary
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anglais
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fourni par Delta keys to Squat Lobster Identification
Type data: holotype, ovigerous female, MNHN Ga 1906. Type Locality: Fakarava, Tuamotu Islands, 16°07.33´S, 145°49.16´W, 398 m.
Identification Resources
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anglais
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fourni par Delta keys to Squat Lobster Identification
Delta keys for squat lobsters, including Babamunida plexaura are available at http://researchdata.museum.vic.gov.au/squatlobster/delta/deltakey.htm
Comprehensive Description
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anglais
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fourni par Delta keys to Squat Lobster Identification
Carapace with wide transverse yellow and purple bands. Epigastric region with a large purple spot, followed by a yellow band. See original description for further detail.
Distribution
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anglais
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fourni par Delta keys to Squat Lobster Identification
Tuamotu (Fakarava, Mururoa) and Tubuai (Raevavae) Islands, 350-398 m depth.
Diagnostic Description
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anglais
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fourni par Delta keys to Squat Lobster Identification
Dorsal surface of carapace with row of epigastric spines and one parahepatic spine, with moderately dense striae; anterolateral spine not reaching the level of the sinus between rostral and supraocular spines. Antennular basal article with distomesial spine as long as distolateral spine. Fourth sternite contiguous with median part of third sternite. Cheliped fingers less than 2 times as long as palm. Pereopods 2-4 propodi extensor margin without spines. Carpus of first pereopod with three spines on dorsal crest.
