title: Amazing new Amphipoda (Crustacea, Epimeriidae) from New Zealand's deep-sea.
abstract: Epimeriidae is an amphipod family with a worldwide distribution. Two new species have been discovered off New Zealand; Epimeria sophie sp. nov. and Epimeria emma sp. nov. Two new species have been discovered off New Zealand; Epimeria sophie sp. nov. and Epimeria emma sp. nov., which are described here in detail. This increases the number of Epimeria species known from New Zealand's deep-sea to seven. The morphological differences of the juveniles with the adult of Epimeria sophie sp. nov. are discussed. Extensive scanning electron microscope images reveal structurally very complex surface arrangements on Epimeria emma sp. nov. A key to the 14 species of Pacific Epimeria is provided.
authors.affiliation: National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research, Private Bag 14901, Kilbirnie, Wellington, New Zealand.; Email: Anne-Nina.Loerz@niwa.co.nz.
authors.forename: Anne-Nina
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Lörz
authors.affiliation: Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science, Invalidenstrasse 43, 10115 Berlin, Germany; Email: unknown.
authors.forename: Charles Oliver
authors.initials: CO
authors.lastname: Coleman
mesh_terms: D033304:Amphipoda / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development; D063147:Animal Distribution; D000825:Animal Structures / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development; D000818:Animals; D049628:Body Size; D005260:Female; D009520:New Zealand; D009929:Organ Size