Bathymunida avatea explained

Bathymunida avatea is a species of squat lobster in the family Munididae.[1] The name is derived from the goddess of the moon, Avatea, in Cook Islands mythology. It is found off of French Polynesia and Tonga, at depths of about 455m (1,493feet).[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Bathymunida avatea Macpherson & Baba, 2006. marinespecies.org. 2017-02-19.
  2. Web site: Bathymunida avatea - Overview - Encyclopedia of Life. eol.org. 2017-02-19.

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