European Journal of Taxonomy
2013 (55) - Pages 1-13 (EJT-55)Two new species of the family Trefusiidae, viz., Trefusia piperata sp. nov. and Trefusialaimus idrisi sp. nov., are described from the crest of the Chatham Rise, Southwest Pacific Ocean (350 m water depth). The present study provides the first species records for this family in the region. Trefusia and Trefusialaimus comprise twenty and three valid species, respectively. A key to males of Trefusia is provided.
Trefusia piperata sp. nov., Trefusialaimus idrisi sp. nov., New Zealand, continental slope, dichotomous key, sandy sediment.
