Sphaerolana

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Sphaerolana
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Sphaerolana

Cole & Minckley, 1970
Type species
Sphaerolana interstitialis
Cole & Minckley, 1970

Sphaerolana is a genus of isopod crustaceans in the family Cirolanidae, all of which are endemic to Mexico. The genus Sphaerolana contains the following species: [1] All three species are on the IUCN Red List as either vulnerable species (VU) or endangered species (EN).

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References

  1. Marilyn Schotte (2009). M. Schotte; C. B. Boyko; N. L. Bruce; G. C. B. Poore; S. Taiti; G. D. F. Wilson (eds.). "Sphaerolana Cole & Minckley, 1970". World Marine, Freshwater and Terrestrial Isopod Crustaceans database. World Register of Marine Species . Retrieved April 11, 2010.
  2. Inland Water Crustacean Specialist Group (1996). "Sphaerolana affinis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 1996: e.T20596A9212829. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T20596A9212829.en . Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  3. Inland Water Crustacean Specialist Group (1996). "Sphaerolana interstitialis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 1996: e.T20597A9212934. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T20597A9212934.en . Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  4. Inland Water Crustacean Specialist Group (1996). "Sphaerolana karenae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 1996: e.T20598A9213003. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.1996.RLTS.T20598A9213003.en . Retrieved 27 December 2017.