New and poorly known Indo-Pacific species of Pseudodiaptomus (Copepoda:Calanoida), with a key to the species groups

Abstract

Five new species of Pseudodiaptomus are described: P. philippinensis [Republic of the Philippines. (R.P.)]. P. trispinosus (R.P.). P. caritus (R.P.). P. diadelus (R.P.. Palau). and P. pacificus (Palau. Tonga. China and Australia). Redescriptions of seven species P. galleti . P. clevei . P. ornatus . P. burckhardt . P. dauglishi . P. smithi . and P. annandalei from Indonesia. Palau and the Philippines are also included. The genus is herein revised, seven species groups established, and a key for the species groups presented.