Typhlopseudothelphusa
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| Typhlopseudothelphusa juberthiei | |
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| Genus: | Typhlopseudothelphusa Rioja, 1952
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Typhlopseudothelphusa is a genus of troglobitic (cave-dwelling) crabs in the family Pseudothelphusidae, containing the following species:[1]
- Typhlopseudothelphusa acanthochela Hobbs, 1986
- Typhlopseudothelphusa hyba Rodríguez & Hobbs, 1989
- Typhlopseudothelphusa juberthiei Delamare Debouteville, 1976
- Typhlopseudothelphusa mitchelli Delamare Debouteville, 1976
- Typhlopseudothelphusa mocinoi Rioja, 1952
Description[edit]
All Typhlopseudothelphusa species are adapted to a troglobitic lifestyle. Like other troglobites, they have no pigment and no eyes and live in total darkness of caves. These crabs have long legs.
Etymology[edit]
The suffix Typhlo- from the genus name Typhlopseudothelphusa is derived from Greek typhlos for "blind", because complete blindness of the crabs from this genus due to the troglobitic lifestyle.
Distribution[edit]
Typhlopseudothelphusa crabs are known from fresh water in karstic caves from Central America.
References[edit]
- ^ P. Davie (2010). "Typhlopseudothelphusa Rioja, 1952". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
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