Holdich, D.M. & D.A. Jones. (1973). The systematics and ecology of a new genus of sand beach idopod (Sphaeromatidae) from Kenya. J. Zool. Lond. 171: 385-395.

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Holdich, D.M. & D.A. Jones

1973

171: 385-395

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Quantitative sampling of sand beaches at Watamu, Kenya, has revealed the presence of a new eubranchiate sphaeromatid isopod. A detailed description of this isopod is given together with details of its vertical distribution, ecology, and behaviour. Sphaeromopsis amathitis gen. et sp.n. appears to be herbivorous and is fossorial in habit prefering fairly exposed, coarse grained beaches, where it occurs most abundantly at the MLWN level. Comparison is made with eurydicid isopods from the same habitat.

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