Zanthopsis bispinosa

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XANTHOIDEA

Dana, 1851

XANTHIDAE

Dana, 1851

 

Zanthopsis

M'Coy, 1849

Zanthopsis bispinosa M'Coy 1849
Zanthopsis bispinosa is very similar to Z. leachi and may not be a separate species. There are differences, mainly characterised by having two spines on the side of the carapace and by the smoother more rounded carapace.
Femals specimen almost entirely devoid of matrix
Male carapace
Immature male specimen, grey preservation.