From the Greek heteros (different), plus the last syllables of Uroptychus (ptychos = plate). [details]
Named for Anouchka Sato who helped me in various ways during my stays at the Paris Museum. [details]
The specific name is a noun in apposition from the Greek apophysis (process, projection) for two projections on the ... [details]
Named for Claude Crosnier for her hospitality during my stays in Paris. [details]
Named for Colin L. McLay of the University of Canterbury for his friendship and help in reading many of my manuscripts. [details]
Named for Rafael Lemaitre of the Smithsonian institution, for his help and friendship. [details]
Named for Paula Martin-Lefevre of the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle for her contribution to collection ... [details]
The latin abdominalis (abdominal) refers to the abdomen of the species that has tergites 1 and 2 each armed with ... [details]
From the Greek adiastaltos (not clearly defined), alluding to sternite 3 medially bearing a poorly defined sinus, ... [details]
From the latin adnatus (joined to, united with), alluding to the antennal scale being fused with the antennal ... [details]
From the Greek lophos (ridge) with suffix a-, meaning without ridge, referring to the absence of sharp transverse ... [details]
From the latin angustus (narrow), referring to the ultimate article of antennular peduncle that is as broad as the ... [details]
Named for Anna W. McCallum for her contributions to the knowledge of western Australian Chirostylidae. [details]
The specific name is a noun in apposition from the Greek anoplos (unarmed) and etron (abdomen), for the unarmed ... [details]
From the latin articulatus (articulated), in reference to the articulated antennal scale, by which the species is ... [details]
The specific name is a noun in apposition from the Greek baios (small) and omma (eye), referring to relatively ... [details]
Named for the cruise Benthaus, by which the type material was collected; used as a noun in apposition. [details]
Named for Bertrand richer de Forges for his enormous efforts in the field work. [details]
Named for the Beryx 11 cruise by which the new species was collected; used as a noun in apposition. [details]
Named for Marie-Catharine Boisselier of MNHN for her help with molecular analyses. [details]
From the Greek brachys (short) and carpos (carpus, wrist), referring to short carpi of P2-4, by which the species ... [details]
From the latin bu (prefix meaning large, huge) plus antenna plus tus (suffix denoting possession), referring to the ... [details]
Named after Paul F. Clark for his friendship and help in arranging loans of material. [details]
Dedicated to Laure Corbari of MNHN for her help and support. [details]
From the Greek ktenodes (comb-like), alluding to a comb-like arrangement of spines on the lateral margin of the ... [details]
The specific name is a noun in apposition from the Greek kylindros (a cylinder) and pous (a foot), referring to ... [details]
Name for Danielle Defaye of MNHN for her help during my stays at the Paris Museum. [details]
Named after Jean-Françoise Dejouannet, artist at the Paris Museum, for his friendship. [details]
From the latin denticulus (dim. of dens, tooth) and fer (to bear), referring to the denticles covering the body. [details]
From the latin denticulus (dim. of dens, tooth) and squama (scale), a noun in apposition, referring to the antennal ... [details]
From the latin depressus (= depressed), alluding to the depressed rostral surface clearly bordering the gastric and ... [details]
From the Greek diaphoros (different), alluding to an unusually slender P2 especially distal two articles. [details]
From the latin dis (without) plus angulatus (having angles), alluding to the absence of lateral orbit spine, a ... [details]
From the latin dissitus (distant), alluding to the anterior second of the carapace lateral marginal spines that is ... [details]
From the latin dualis (of two) in reference to two strong ventromesial spines on the P1 merus by which the species ... [details]
The specific name is a noun in apposition from the latin duplex (double) for the flexor marginal spines of the P2-4 ... [details]
From the latin echinatus (spiny), alluding to the spiny propodi of the walking legs. [details]
From the latin elongatus (prolonged), referring to elongate eyes, one of the characteristic features of the new species. [details]
The species is named for enrique Macpherson who has contributed greatly to the knowledge of squat lobsters. [details]
From the Greek eratos (lovely), alluding to the small lovely species. [details]
From the latin exilis (small, slender) referring to slender eyes of the species. [details]
From the latin floccus (tuft of hairs), suggesting the setose dactyli of P2-4 characteristic of the new species. [details]
From the latin grandior (larger), alluding to the unusually large distal second spine on the flexor margin of the ... [details]
From the latin granulus (a small grain) plus pes (foot), alluding the granulose P1 merus and carpus. [details]
From the latin imparilis (different), suggesting that the species is different from the closest congener U. parisus ... [details]
From the latin inaequalis (unequal), alluding to the two terminal spines of different sizes on the P2-4 dactyli, ... [details]
From the latin inermis (unarmed), alluding to the P1 ischium without subterminal spine, a character to separate the ... [details]
Named for Kareen Schnabel for her contributions to the knowledge of squat lobster taxonomy and distribution. [details]
Named for the cruise KARUBAR, by which the holotype was collected; used as a noun apposition. [details]
From the latin lacunatus (hollowed out), alluding to a deeply excavated anterior margin of the sternal plastron ... [details]
From the latin lanatus (soft), alluding to soft setae covering the body, characteristic of the species. [details]
From the latin latior (broader), alluding to the carapace breadth being distinctly greater than that of the close ... [details]
The name is dedicated to the late Michéle de Saint laurent who had shared the interest with me in squat lobsters. [details]
From the latin longus (long) plus carpus (carpus, hand), referring to the P4 carpus, which is longer than the P3 ... [details]
From the latin lumarius (of thorns), alluding to strong spines on the flexor margin of P2-4 dactyli, by which the ... [details]
From the Greek macros (long) and lepis (scale), alluding a long antennal scale displayed by the species. [details]
From the latin magnus (large) and pedalis (of the foot), referring to a massive P1 of the species. [details]
The species is named for Marcos S. Tavares for his long-lasting friendship. [details]
From the Greek megistos (largest, greatest), alluding to the ultimate of the flexor marginal spines of P2-4 ... [details]
From the Greek mesodme (something between), alluding to a pair of small spines between two larger epigastric ... [details]
From the Greek mikrommatos (small-eyed), alluding to the eye cornea much smaller than the remaining eyestalk, a ... [details]
From the latin minor (smaller), alluding to the small size of the species. [details]
From the latin modicus (medium, moderate), alluding to the moderate size of the species. [details]
From the latin nebulosus (indefinite, obscure), alluding to the systematic status of this species which is very ... [details]
Named for the type locality of the species. [details]
From the latin numerosus (many), referring to numerous spines on the rostral lateral margin, the character to ... [details]
From the latin obtusus (blunt, dull), alluding to distomesial spines of antennal articles 4-5 that are distally ... [details]
From the latin palmaris (pertaining to the palm of the hand) for the P1 palm of the species which is massive and ... [details]
From the Greek paraplesios (somewhat similar), alluding to the morphological characteristics of the species, which ... [details]
From the Greek parisos (evenly balanced), alluding to the eyestalk being evenly broad from proximal to distal, not ... [details]
From the latin pectoralis (pertaining to the breast), alluding to the elongate sternal plastron with the anterior ... [details]
From the Greek pedanos (short) plus mastigos (whip), alluding to a short antennal flagellum possessed by the new ... [details]
From the latin perpendicularis (upright, perpendicular), referring to spines on the P2-4 dactyli that are ... [details]
Named for Philippe Bouchet of MNHN for his support and friendship. [details]
From the latin plautus (broad), alluding to the broad rostrum and broad sternal plastron of the species. [details]
The specific name is a noun in apposition from the latin plumella, diminutive of pluma (= soft feather), alluding ... [details]
From the Greek pollostos (smallest) plus adelphos (twin), alluding to a pair of very small epigastric spines. [details]
Named for Gary C.B. Poore for his friendship and for his leadership to organize projects of squat lobster studies. [details]
From the latin posticus (that which is behind), alluding to a small spine that is located behind the rostrum. [details]
Named for Joseph Poupin for his friendship and for the inspiration he provided to me with specimens he collected. [details]
From the Greek psilos (bare, smooth), alluding to the smooth carapace surface of the species. [details]
From the latin quartanus (of the fourth), referring to the fourth thoracic sternite that is much broader than the ... [details]
From the latin quinarius (= consisting of five), referring to five spines on the carapace lateral margin, one of ... [details]
Named for the cruise SALOMON 2, by which the type material of this species was collected; used as a noun in apposition. [details]
Named for Sarah Samadi of MNHN for her help with DNA analyses. [details]
From the latin seductus (remote, apart), referring to the flexor marginal spines of P2-4 dactyli, which are remote ... [details]
From the latin senarius (consisting of six), referring to six spines on the rostrum (three spines on each lateral ... [details]
The specific name is a noun in apposition from the latin sentis (= thorn) plus carpus (= wrist joint), alluding to ... [details]
From the latin septimus (seventh), alluding to the seventh cruise of MUSORSTOM, by which the species was taken. [details]
From the latin seta (bristle, seta) and fer (the suffix meaning bear), referring to long setae on the body and ... [details]
Named for Shane T. Ahyong for his contributions to the knowledge of squat lobsters and for his willingness to read ... [details]
Named for the SMIB 5 cruise by which the new species was collected; used as a noun in apposition. [details]
From the latin spinosior (more thorny), alluding to more spinose lateral margins of the carapace, a character to ... [details]
From the latin spinulus (dim. of spina, small spine), referring to small spines (two in number) on the dorsal ... [details]
From the latin squamus (scale) and fer (the suffix meaning bear), referring to scale-like ridges on the carapace ... [details]
From the Greek stenos (narrow) and rhynchus (rostrum) referring to the narrow rostrum of the new species. [details]
From the latin strigosus (= full of striae), alluding to the transverse ridges on the carapace, which are ... [details]
From Tafea, one of the six provinces of Vanuatu from which the species was found, and the latin suffix anus ... [details]
From the latin terminalis (terminal), alluding to the terminal flexor marginal spine of the P2 propodus, which is ... [details]
From the latin tri (three) and spinatus (spined), in reference to three strong spines on the anterior part of the ... [details]