The second occurrence of the troglobic shrimp Macrobrachium microps Holthuis (Crustacea, Decapoda, Palaemonidae), in Samoa

Authors

Alexander J. Bruce, Northern Territory Museum
Thomas M. Iliffe, Texas A&M University

Abstract

A single example of Macrobrachium from an anchialine lava tube un Upolu, Samoa, is described and illustrated. The specimen is referred to M. microps Holthuis, 1978, but shows some differences that may be of specific value, which are discussed. The troglobic species of Macrobrachium are reviewed.

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.5038/1827-806X.22.1.2

Recommended Citation

Bruce, Alexander J. and Thomas M. Iliffe. 1993. The second occurrence of the troglobic shrimp Macrobrachium microps Holthuis (Crustacea, Decapoda, Palaemonidae), in Samoa. International Journal of Speleology, 22: 83-96.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ijs/vol22/iss1/2