TRACHYPENAEOPSIS MINICOYENSIS SP. NOV. (PENAETDAE, DECAPODA) FROM THE LACCADIVE SEA


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Authors

  • M M Thomas Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Regional Centre, Mandapam Camp

Abstract

The genus Trachypenaeopsis Burkenroad is reported for the lirst time from the
Indian Region and a new species T. minicoyensis collected from Minicoy Island, Laccadive
Archipelago, is described in detail. The present species differs from other known species
viz., T. richtersii (Miers) and T. mobillspinis (Rathbun) in the structure ot the petasma, thelycum
and telson. A key to the identification of the known species of the genus is also
provided.

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Author Biography

  • M M Thomas, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Regional Centre, Mandapam Camp
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute; Regional Centre, Mandapam Camp

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Vol. 17 No. 1 & 2 (1970)

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How to Cite

Thomas, M. M. (2011). TRACHYPENAEOPSIS MINICOYENSIS SP. NOV. (PENAETDAE, DECAPODA) FROM THE LACCADIVE SEA. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 17(1 & 2), 116-121. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/13205