WoRMS taxon details
original description
Reda, N. J.; Morin, J. G.; Torres, E.; Cohen, A. C.; Schawaroch, V.; Gerrish, G. A. (2019). <i>Maristella</i>, a new bioluminescent ostracod genus in the Myodocopida (Cypridinidae). <em>Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society.</em> 187(4): 1078-1118., available online at https://doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlz082 [details] Available for editors [request]
Holotype LACM MBC 15069, geounit Belizean Exclusive Economic Zone [details]
From editor or global species database
Etymology Named in honour of Victor Orlando ‘Chico’ Escobar (1976–2013), a dedicated Belizean field assistant and close friend. [details]
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English |
'Star of the Sea' seed shrimp |
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