On a small collection of Valvifera (Crustacea Isopoda) from the Magellan Strait, with description of Platidotea magellanica n.gen. n.sp

Abstract

Redescriptions of 5 arcturid species from the Strait of Magellan are presented, the validity of the genus Rectarcturus is discussed. Platidotea magellanica n.gen. n.sp. is described. It is a new type of idoteid isopod, with flattened body and antennae, probably adaptated to life in sandy bottoms.