Synonym summary of Bopyrissa xiphidiostega Williams, Boyko & Madad, 2019
Bopyrissa xiphidiostega Williams, Boyko & Madad, 2019 Accepted name (WoRMs)
Status senior synonym, original combination
ICZN valid name Yes
Status ref. MarineSpecies.org, 2050
Comment
Etymology of Generic name
Etymology of specific name 'xiphidiostega' (Greek), i.e., xifidio means small sword and stegi meaning cover. It refers to the anterior lobe of oostegite 1 which has a dagger-like lateral extension that overlaps with the basis of pereopod 1 (Ref. 124068).
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