Table 2. Species`differences in morphological traits related to feeding biology.
Morphological trait | N. krameri A | N. krameri B | N. spinulifemur A | N. spinulifemur B |
---|---|---|---|---|
maxilliped dactylus | double nail | double nail | single nail | single nail |
carpal article of gnathopod II, extra setae forming filtering basket* | well developed | missing | well developed | well developed |
ischium I, extra setae forming filtering basket | missing | missing | well developed | well developed |
*diagnostic character between N. krameri A and N. krameri B.