A new species of the genus Dulichiella (Amphipoda, Melitidae) from the Ogasawara Islands, Japan

Researchers have identified and described a new species of amphipod, Dulichiella takedai, from the Ogasawara Islands, Japan. This discovery marks only the second species of its genus found in Japan, offering significant insights into the region's biodiversity. The study highlights key morphological differences between D. takedai and related species, such as D. appendiculata from the USA and D. cuvettensis from Mauritius. These distinctions include variations in setae structure, gnathopod spines, and epimeral plate morphology. The research employed detailed morphological analysis to characterize the new species, contributing valuable data for understanding amphipod diversity and evolution in the Ogasawara Islands.

Tomikawa, K., & Komatsu, H. (2012). A new species of the genus Dulichiella (Amphipoda, Melitidae) from the Ogasawara Islands, Japan. Studies on Eumalacostraca: A Homage to Masatsune Takeda, 315–325. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004202894_026