Metapenaeopsis kishinouyei explained

Metapenaeopsis kishinouyei is a species of prawn in the genus Metapenaeopsis, the velvet shrimps.[1] The specific epithet is a tribute to the Japanese fisheries biologist Kamakichi Kishinouye (岸上 鎌吉, 1867–1929).[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sammy De Grave . 2010 . Metapenaeopsis kishinouyei (Rathbun, 1902c) . . November 7, 2010.
  2. Web site: Biographical Etymology of Marine Organism Names . Hans G. Hansson . November 7, 2010 . Göteborgs Universitet.

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