Biology:Sphaerolana

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Short description: Genus of crustaceans


Sphaerolana
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Sphaerolana

Cole & W. L. Minckley, 1970
Type species
Sphaerolana interstitialis
Cole & Minckley, 1970

Sphaerolana is a genus of isopod crustaceans in the family Cirolanidae,[1] all of which are endemic to Mexico.[2]

The genus Sphaerolana contains the following species:[1]

  • Sphaerolana affinis Cole & W. L. Minckley, 1970EN[3]
  • Sphaerolana interstitialis Cole & W. L. Minckley, 1970EN[4]
  • Sphaerolana karenae Rodriguez-Almaraz & Bowman, 1995VU[5]

All three species are on the IUCN Red List as either vulnerable species (VU) or endangered species (EN).

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3916385 entry