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References
- ↑ Stebbing, T.R.R., 1888: Report on the Amphipoda collected by H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873–1876. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873–76, Zoology, 29: 1–1737, pls 1–210.
- Guerra - Garcia J.M. (2001c). A new species of Caprellinoides (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Phtisicidae) from the Antarctic. Helgoländer Meeresuntersuchungen, 55, pp. 212–220
