Diagnostic Description
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Carapace surface with 2 epigastric spines and some granules, which are numerous and acute on the hepatic and branchial region. Pereopod 1 with serrated mesial margin, dorsal surface unarmed. Pereopod 2-4 lateral surface convex.
Distribution
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New Caledonia, in 545 m.
Identification Resources
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Delta keys for squat lobsters, including Plesionida aliena are available at http://researchdata.museum.vic.gov.au/squatlobster/delta/deltakey.htm
Brief Summary
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Type data: holotype, ovigerous female, MNHN Ga 3778. Type locality: New Caledonia, 18°53.8´S, 163°14.1´E, 545 m.
