| Abstract |
A new kalliapseudid genus, Transkalliapseudes is erected to receive T. spinulata, n. sp. The
description of the new genus and species are based on two males collected at depths of 44–82 m
from the Northwest Continental Shelf of Australia. Transkalliapseudes n. gen. shares most features
(setation of uniarticulate mandibular palp, cheliped, and dactylus of pereopod I) with those of the
subfamily Kalliapseudinae; however, the dactylus on pereopods IV–VI are similar to those found in
the subfamily Hemikalliapseudinae, as well as, some species of Kalliapseudes. The presence of
numerous granular-like spinules on appendages of T. spinulata appears to be a unique character. A
key and table for the separation of the genera within the subfamily Kalliapseudinae is presented. |
Drumm, D.T. and R.W. Heard (2006) Transkalliapseudes spinulata, new genus, new species (Crustacea: Tanaidacea: Kalliapseudidae) from the northwest Australian shelf. Zootaxa 1298: 17–27. 