Identification Resources
provided by Delta keys to Squat Lobster Identification
Delta keys for squat lobsters, including Plesionida psila are available at http://researchdata.museum.vic.gov.au/squatlobster/delta/deltakey.htm
Diagnostic Description
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Carapace surface with scattered tubercles; with 2 widely separated epigastric spines, strong median gastric and cardiac spines and 2 postcervical spines. Pereopod 1 with cristate mesial margin, dorsal surface unarmed.
Brief Summary
provided by Delta keys to Squat Lobster Identification
Type data: holotype, male, MNHN Ga 3642. Type locality: New Caledonia, 18°54.3´S, 163°11.2´E, 590 m.
Distribution
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New Caledonia; 590-613 m.
