(Claus, 1879)

Length to 12 mm. ART 2 of P I almost linear in females, strongly curved in males. Anterodistal process of ART 5 of P I weak, short; posterodistal process with almost rectangular top, distal and posterior margins of process with 3-4 weak teeth. P II like P I (Brachyscelus globiceps 1). ART 2 of P V almost as broad as long, anterior margin with rare spines. Anterodistal process of ART 2 of P VI looks like rounded lobe, exceeds middle of ART 4 (Brachyscelus globiceps 2). Fused (II+III) urosomite 1.5 times as broad as long. Length of telson equal to width at base (Brachyscelus globiceps 3).

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Crustacea
Class Malacostraca
Subclass Eumalacostraca
Superorder Peracarida
Order Amphipoda
Suborder Hyperiidea
Infraorder Physocephalata
Superfamily Platysceloidea
Family Brachyscelidae
Genus Brachyscelus
Species Brachyscelus globiceps

Status in World Register of Marine Species

Accepted name: Brachyscelus globiceps Claus, 1879

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