Eurythenes obesus explained

Eurythenes obesus is a species of amphipod of the genus Eurythenes. It was first described in 1905 by Édouard Chevreux.[1]

Eurythenes obesus is found most from the Caribbean to the Antarctic regions but can be found in most ocean basins.[2] [3] [4] It can grow to over 60mm long and looks similar to Eurythenes gryllus.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eurythenes obesus (Chevreux, 1905) . . 15 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Eurythenes obesus (Chevreux, 1905) . . 15 November 2020.
  3. Senna . André R. . Serejo . Cristiana S. . FIRST RECORD OF EURYTHENES OBESUS (CHEVREUX, 1905) (AMPHIPODA, LYSIANASSOIDEA, EURYTHENEIDAE) IN BRAZILIAN WATERS . . June 2008 . 66 . 2 . 373–379 . 15 November 2020.
  4. Horton . Tammy . Cooper . Harry . Vlierboom . Rianna . Thurston . Michael . Hauton . Chris . Young . C. Robert . Molecular phylogenetics of deep-sea amphipods (Eurythenes) reveal a new undescribed species at the Porcupine Abyssal Plain, North East Atlantic Ocean . Progress in Oceanography . April 2020 . 183 . 15 November 2020.
  5. Web site: Eurythenes obesus . Marine Species Identification Portal . 15 November 2020.

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