Notopontonia platycheles Bruce, 1991
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Family:  Palaemonidae (palaemonid shrimps)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 7 - 64 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in the branchial chamber of the tunicate Herdmania momus (Ref. 116222) and the branchial cavity of Herdmania grandis. Shrimps associated with ascidians are likely to feed on mucus streams from their host (Ref. 108651).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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