First subsequent of Sergestes hamifer Alcock and Anderson, 1894 (Sergestidae, Crustacea) Collected from the Indian Ocean

Abstract

Speciesrnof sergestidae, Sergestes hamifer Alcock and Anderson, 1894 describedrnfrom Indian Ocean. This species has been previously identified from thernLaccadive Sea (now Lakshadweep), Indian Ocean. (8°490´´N, 73°18´45´´E) byrnAlcock and Anderson, 1894. It is characterized by a small membranous body, longrnappendages. rnUropods with exopod about one-third longer than endopod and setosernalong entire outer margin; exopod of uropodal ramus with spine at about distalrnthird. A revised composition of Sergestes hamifer to the species isrnprovided.