Species

Rusophycus burjensis Hofmann, Mángano, Elicki et Shinaq, 2012

Taxon description

Hofmann et al., 2012

Diagnosis.—Large convex Rusophycus, displaying distinct endopodal scratches that are dominantly transversal. Anterior part commonly slightly wider than posterior part. Lobes may gap slightly anteriorily. Rarely, specimens display a subtle differentiation between anterior, proverse scratches, and posterior, transverse scratch marks. Claw formula exhibits one major claw and up to four secondary claws.


 

Synonymy list
2012     Rusophycus burjensis n.isp. — Hofmann et al. , pp. 944, fig. 12.1; 12.3; 12.5